2018 Chevrolet Malibu Rear Suspension Fix!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ต.ค. 2021
- The Chevy Malibu was making clunking or popping noises coming from the rear suspension and after a bit of digging I found out the most likely culprit was the rear knuckles. I went ahead and changed them and it's been good ever since!
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Thank you for the advice. It was spot on. Just replaced both of my rear knuckles 2018 malibu and it runs smooth and silent now. Saved so much time for guessing the problem.
Finally the only vid on TH-cam just in time!
Great video that saved me a ton of Tim and money. Thanks!
I had the rear popping sounds on my 2016 Malibu Hybrid with 34K miles. I showed the dealer the 18-NA-136 service bulletin. The dealer correctly diagnosed the noise to the right side and only replaced the right side rear knuckle. I refused their recommended 4-wheel alignment. The cost was $755 for parts and labor plus $92 for the diagnosis. It worked. No more noise. If it happens on the left side, I’ll go to an independent shop and save some money. I watched this video beforehand and could not see anything adjustable justifying an alignment. It looks like everything just bolts into place. Correct me if I’m wrong. Thanks for the video.
When I did it i didn't see the need for an alignment either, so I didn't do one, and it's been riding perfectly fine since!
I would still do the alignment. It can drive fine and still be out of alignment.
great video, actually PERFECT VIDEO 👍
I own a 2016 Malibu LS. I just replaced the shocks and struts at 25,000 miles. I bought the car used with 15,000 miles at a dealer. Now I think that the digital odometer was turned back up to 20,000 miles before I purchased the car. Anyway, before I had the work done the car rode like an old truck. The bottom of the front end scraped the pavement at every small dip I drove through. I replaced the tires with a new set of Hankooks. Mechanics had looked at the car several times, but none of them ever mentioned anything wrong with the shocks. The shocks, struts, and alignment cost me $1,700 at another dealer, but the car rides much better now. Before anybody says it, even a $1,700 repair is a much better solution than buying a new car. Every car I've ever had has required a lot of repairs and/or maintenance annually, even a Honda Accord. I only do some of the routine maintenance myself. Otherwise my car goes to the shop. If you ask me, cars are still way too unreliable. One other thing about the Malibu: an error message telling me to put the gearshift in Park lights up on the dash about half the time even after I shift into Park. Cheap. Some mechanics think this is fine and I should ignore it. RB
Great video
Good job on that
Great video
I’m doing my 2017 Chevy Malibu etc rear knuckle .
Thanks
Great video thanks
I was told the noise was from my trailing arms. So I went ahead and had both replaced 2 weeks ago. That didn't work. Then was told it was my struts. So went ahead and replaced them last week. Still hear the noise. At this point I'm like to hell with going to mechanics, I feel like ordering parts myself and doing what you just did. Going to have to try replacing both knuckles now. Thanks for the video.
I'm having that same issue
@@ladylove4259 my knuckles just came in today so I’ll get them fixed Monday. Good luck to you .
@@frankflowersmke did you replace the knuckles? Did it fix the issue?
@@Jonathan-nu8ov only replaced the left back in March. Haven’t did the right side even though I have to part for it.
I have the same issue. My parts come in weds. Ill keep u ppl updated
What is the best way to take off the caliper bolts?
What’s the sizes to remove bolts?
Thanks for the vid . Do you have to do a wheel alignment after?
I didn't do one and I haven't had any issues with uneven wear or rough driving. I hope this helps!
Arrrrgg"😵 that music😬 nice pocket knife tho'💥
I been looking tonsee if i can find the knuckle online but so far no luck. Did you purchase of dealer? How much was the part
PART NUMBER?
May I have the part number for the knuckle?
i like your video but wanted to know is their a way to put it back or is their a lot of tension putting it back together is their steps for it is their something to do so you dont get things popping back at you thanks
I first want to say I'm not an expert by any means, make sure you do your own research to find the safest way to do it. This is how I did it and it worked for me. If I remember correctly, the only thing that's applying any pressure is the spring from the suspension, as long as you use the jack to properly lift the knuckle assembly to the correct height to where the shock isn't putting pressure on the knuckle bolts you should be ok, those bolts should slide in and out freely without any force. don't try to take the bolts out without jacking the spring up first, because it's a lot harder and you''ll get a sudden release of pressure and it could be dangerous. Hope this helps!
How much would you charge to do my 2019 malibu??
I don't know much about cars so please bear with me... I have this issue but I'm planning on getting coilovers for my Malibu so does that mean I still have to do this or will the coilovers replace whatever this part is that's making the sound? Someone please answer. Thank you.
You will still need to replace this part
I am curious how difficult it is to separate the bearing from the housing. This may be the difference between me trying it myself or taking it to a mechanic since I don’t own a puller.
He’s not separating the bearing, he’s putting on a whole new knuckle
You dont need a puller on the rear. After u take knuckle off the bearing is attached to the knuckle in center. Simply flip the entire knuckle over with the studs or tire bolts facing down. Take out the three bolts on the rear of the knuckle. The hub or bearing will come off. Its simple.
What part number do you use or were you buy the joint to replace.
I don't have the part number, but I got the replacement part at the Chevrolet dealership parts department, they used the VIN for my car and I just asked for both rear knuckles.
Can I replace the problem bushing alone? Or is it necessary to replace the whole knuckle?
I'm not entirely sure, from what I could tell it would be a pain to remove the bushing if it can be done at all, any research I did always had the entire knuckle getting replaced
I have the same but my mechanic is asking to change wheel bear bearing as well. Says once he takes out the current, current wheel bearing will go bad. I dont know how much that is true but did experience anything like that?
The car has been running perfectly fine for me since, no issues with bearings.
We are having this issue on our 2019 Chevy Malibu. There was a service bulletin put out for this but it stopped at 2018 models and they aren't covering our vehicle. Price was quoted at $1700 for both knuckles! How long did it take roughly to replace both and was it pretty difficult?
It took me a couple of days to do because I was filming it and sort of learning as I go, but if I were to be doing it without stoping to film I would say it would probably be a 2-4 hour job, taking into consideration I'm not an expert. As far as difficulty, the bolts you need to get to to remove the knuckles are in awkward places if you can't lift the car off the ground to get under it, also, most of the suspension bolts are on there pretty tight, so you need good leverage and/or power tools such as an impact wrench to really be able to get them of with relative ease, other than that it's pretty straight forward. I hope this helps!!
I bought both nuckles for under 150$ rock auto
@@Dan-nr3om I was going to say the same thing, they know there's an issue with them so they are cheap. I think they are less than $70 each.
Breh 1700 lol. Do it yourself itll take 1.30 tops
I have a 2018 with this issue and isn’t covered
Torque specs
Chevy dealership wanted me to pay over 1k for parts and labor. I got the parts myself. Roughly how long did this take you? They were trying to tell me it would take 5 hours
Just ordered both my rear knuckles. Changing them next weekend. I’ll let you know how it goes if you’re still curious
Did others experience the noise immediately upon driving or did it start making that sound at least 30 to 40 minutes into the drive. Mine only makes the noise when the temperature outside is above a certain temperature or I’ve been driving around for a little while. I drive for Uber, so I don’t notice it until Either I’ve been driving around for a while or the temperatures above a certain temp. When I drive first thing in the morning. I don’t hear it right away. For me at least I think the rubber bushing gets worked and heated up and then starts acting up. Thanks in advance.
I don't recall drive time or temp being a factor, I noticed it the most at slow speeds or maneuvering, like backing into parking spaces or parking lot driving, I haven't heard the noise ever since I changed these parts out
can we get a part number, please....
Torque specification
How much for those knuckles?
Get both knuckles foe 144 dollars on parts geek
Wow that part only lasted 4years
mine does this and CHEVY does not want to replace it, saying there is nothing wrong lol they have the worse customer service nowadays
They all do. Its never their fault or they say it's normal
If only made it greasable/serviceable save
Simple car to work on. Try an Audi.