99 Malibu. Could this be CV joint?

Hey we're here to help. I'm confident if you follow either procedure which ever one you feel more comfortable with, you'll do fine. You can pick up a 3/8 drive universal socket pretty cheap at an auto parts store. It's worth the investment. If you want to send someone a message click on a moderators profile and click on the pm bubble. They might be able to tell you something different that could be easier for you. We all have our own way of doing repairs. Anyway good luck and have a Merry Christmas. Let me know the outcome. :D