Malibu L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1998)
12. Slide large diameter of the drive axle outboard seal (1) with the large seal retaining clamp (2) in place over the outside of the CV joint outer race
(3) and locate the seal lip in the groove on the CV joint outer race (3).
IMPORTANT: The drive axle outboard seal (1) must not be dimpled, stretched or out of shape in any way. If the drive axle outboard seal is not
shaped correctly, equalize the pressure in the drive axle outboard seal and shape the seal properly by hand.
13. Crimp the seal retaining clamp (1) using J 35910, a breaker bar (3), and a torque wrench (2) to 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.).