Malibu L4-2.4L (2010)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the large seal retaining clamp from the CV joint with a side cutter. Discard the seal retaining clamp.
Caution: Do not cut through the wheel drive shaft inboard or outboard boot during service. Cutting through the boot may damage the sealing
surface of the housing and the tripot or the constant velocity joint bushing. Damage to the sealing surface may lead to water and dirt intrusion and
premature wear of the constant velocity joint.
2. If equipped with a small swage ring, use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring, taking care not to damage the halfshaft bar, in order to
remove the swage ring. Otherwise, remove the small seal retaining clamp with a side cutter. Discard the retaining clamp.
3. Separate the halfshaft outboard seal from CV joint outer race (1) at large diameter.
4. Slide the seal (5) away from joint along halfshaft bar (4).
5. Wipe the grease from the face of the CV joint inner race (2).
6. Spread the ears on the race retaining ring (3) with J 8059.
7. Remove the CV joint assembly (1) from the halfshaft bar (4).
8. Remove the halfshaft outboard seal (5) from the halfshaft bar (4).
9. Discard the old outboard seal.
