Rear

Wheel Stud Replacement

Tools Required
^ J43631 Ball Joint Separating Tool

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire from the vehicle.
3. Remove the brake drum from the vehicle.





4. Remove the wheel stud from the axle flange using the J 43631.

Installation Procedure





1. Place the wheel stud into the hole in the axle flange.
2. Pressing firmly with your hand, start the wheel stud into the hole in the axle flange.
3. Install washers onto the stud. Then thread a lug nut with the flat side to the vehicle onto the wheel stud.
4. Tighten the lug nut, drawing the stud into the rear of the flange.
5. Remove the washers and lug nut.
6. Install the brake drum.
7. Install the wheel and tire to the vehicle.
8. Remove the safety stands.
9. Lower the vehicle.