Wheel Stud / Lug Nut: Service and Repair

Wheel Studs

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. Remove the brake disc.





2. Remove the spring and the adjuster.

3. CAUTION: The brake shield has an access hole cover that must be removed to allow for the removal of the wheel stud. The cover must be replaced with a plug to prevent contamination to the parking brake shoe assemblies.





Using a suitable punch, remove the wheel stud access hole cover from the brake shield.

4. CAUTION: Never use a hammer to remove a wheel stud. Damage to the wheel hub can result.





Using the special tool, remove the wheel stud.





5. Route the wheel stud through the access hole and discard the wheel stud.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not use power tools to install the wheel stud. The serrations on the flange can be stripped.

NOTE: Do not use the wheel nut that came with the vehicle.





Install washers and wheel nut on the wheel stud and tighten the wheel nut until the stud seats against the flange.
- Discard the wheel nut.





2. Install the adjuster and the spring.
- Install the plug into the wheel stud access hole.

3. Make sure that the parking brake shoes are correctly adjusted.
4. Install the brake disc.