Front

Wheel Stud Replacement

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake rotor.





4. Using J 43631 remove the wheel stud at the inner most notch.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the new stud from the back side of the hub.





2. Install flat washers on the wheel stud.

3. Important
Ensure that the wheel stud is fully seated against the wheel hub flange.

With the flat side of a wheel nut against the washers, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the wheel hub flange.

4. Install the brake rotor.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.

Lower the vehicle.