Rear

Special Tool(s):

Special Service Tool(s)

Removal

CAUTION: Never use a hammer to remove the wheel stud. Damage to the axle flange, hub flange, wheel bearing or hub bearing can result.





1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rear jack storage area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air shocks, which can result in shifting of the vehicle curing these operations.

Turn the air suspension service switch off, if so equipped.

2. Raise the vehicle and install safety stands.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove the rear disc brake caliper, rear disc support bracket and brake disc if so equipped. Support the rear disc brake caliper with safety wire.





5. Using the C-Frame and Clamp Assembly Tool, press the wheel stud from its seat and discard.

Installation

CAUTION: Never use air tools to install wheel studs. The serrations can be stripped from the stud.





1. Insert a new wheel stud in the hole in the axle flange, making sure the serrations are aligned with those made by the original wheel stud.





2. Seat new wheel studs in axle flange.
- Place four flat washers over the outside end of the wheel stud.
- Thread a standard wheel nut with the flat side against the washers.
- Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the back side of the flange.
3. Remove the wheel nut and flat washers.
4. Install the brake disc, rear disc support bracket the rear disc brake caliper, if so equipped.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.





7. Turn the air suspension service switch on, if so equipped.