Front

Wheel Stud Replacement

^ Tool Required
- J 43631 Ball Joint Separator

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the front wheel hub/speed sensor assembly.
4. Install tool J43631 onto the wheel hub and stud.
5. Turn the forcing screw in until the stud is pushed out of the wheel hub.

Installation Procedure





1. Place a new stud in the wheel hub.
2. Install some washers onto the wheel stud.
3. With the flat side of a wheel nut (2) against the washers, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the wheel hub flange.

Important: Make sure that the wheel stud is fully seated against the wheel hub flange.

4. Remove the wheel nut and washers.
5. Install the wheel hub/speed sensor assembly into the steering knuckle.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
7. Lower the vehicle.