Rear Suspension

Wheel Studs













Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub. For additional information, refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub Rear Suspension.

2. Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, remove the wheel stud.





Installation

NOTICE: Do not use air tools to install the wheel stud. The serrations in the hub flange can be stripped.

1. NOTE: Make sure to use washers that have an ID that is larger than the OD of the wheel stud serrations. Use enough washers (approximately 4) to allow the wheel stud to seat against the hub flange.
Position the wheel stud in the axle flange, making sure that the serrations are aligned with those made by the original wheel stud.


2. Position washers and a wheel nut on the wheel stud and tighten the wheel nut until the stud is seated against the hub flange.





3. Remove the wheel nut and washers.
- Discard the wheel nut.


4. Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub. For additional information, refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub Rear Suspension.