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L/H rear Drive Axle - Noise/CV Boot Splitting

Number 84-7-44 Date 12/84
Subject: LEFT HAND REAR DRIVE AXLE CV JOINT BOOT SPLITTING ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED FIERO'S ONLY
Condition:

Split drive axle boot. Loss of CV joint lubrication and/or a clunking sound emitting from left hand rear axle area.

Cause:

Left hand rubber splash shield may be contacting outer drive axle CV joint boot.

SPLASH SHIELD LEFT-HAND:




Correction:

Using template supplied, trim excess material from splash shield and install new drive axle boot.

NOTICE: If CV joint has been damaged because loss of lube, the entire joint must be replaced..
Procedure:

A. Hoist vehicle
B. Remove left rear wheel
C. Position template on splash shield and trim according to template

Warranty Information:

Labor Operation T3138
Time Allowance .4 hours
Trouble Code 62

For replacement of CV joint boot, use applicable labor time.