Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
2. Larger seal retaining clamp (10) from inboard joint with side cutter and discard.
3. Separate seal (12) from trilobal tripot bushing (11) at large diameter and slide seal away from joint along axle shaft (14).
4. Housing (2) from spider (4) and shaft (14).
5. Spread spacer ring (9) with J 8059 and slide spacer ring and spider (4) back on axle shaft (14).
6. Shaft retaining ring (3) from groove on axle shaft (14) and slide spider assembly off of shaft.
Clean
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Clean tripot balls (7), needle rollers (8) and housing (2) thoroughly with clean solvent. All traces of old grease and any contaminates must be
removed. Dry all parts.
7. Trilobal tripot bushing (11) from housing (2).
8. Remove spacer ring (9) and seal (12) from axle shaft (14).
Inspect
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Inspect the following parts for damage or wear:
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Joint seal (12)
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Spider (4)
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Housing (2)
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Trilobal tripot bushing (11)
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Tripot balls
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Needle rollers
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. New small seal retaining clamp (13) on neck of seal (12). Do not crimp.
2. Slide seal (12) onto shaft (14) and position neck of seal in seal groove on axle shaft (14).
