Front

Wheel Stud Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 35917 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

Caution: If you are replacing the wheel(s), the wheel stud(s), the wheel nut(s) or the wheel bolt(s), Install only new GM original equipment parts. Installation of used parts or non-GM original equipment parts may cause the wheel to loosen, loss of tire air pressure, poor vehicle handling and loss of vehicle control resulting in personal injury.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper.
4. Remove the brake rotor.






5. Use the J 35917 in order to press the wheel stud (1) from the bearing/hub (2).

Installation Procedure
1. Install a new wheel stud from the back side of the bearing/hub.






2. Install three flat washers (1) to the wheel stud (3).
3. Install a hex nut (2) to the wheel stud (3).






4. Tighten the hex nut until the stud head is fully seated in the bearing/hub flange.
5. Remove the hex nut and the washers from the wheel stud.
6. Install the brake rotor.
7. Install the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.