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Wheel Stud Replacement

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement : Drum Brake → Disc Brake .



4. Release the wheel stud (1) from the bearing hub with the hydraulic press and DISCARD the stud.

1. Install a NEW stud into the bearing/hub assembly (2). Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
2. Install and tighten a wheel nut (1) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing/hub flange (2).
3. Remove the wheel nut (1) and the washers (3).
4. Install the wheel bearing/hub (2). Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement : Drum Brake → Disc Brake .
5. Install the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
6. Lower the vehicle.