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Wheel Stud Replacement

Special Tools

CH-43631 Ball Joint Remover

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flex hose, remove and support the brake calliper and bracket as an assembly, and remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
4. Remove the front wheel hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .



5. Using the CH-43631 ball joint remover (2), remove the wheel stud (1) from the hub and discard the stud.

1. Install a NEW wheel stud to the wheel hub.
2. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
3. Install the wheel nut (1).
4. Tighten the wheel nut until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the wheel hub flange (2).
5. Remove the wheel nut (1) and the washers (3).
6. Install the front wheel hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
7. Install the brake disc, and install the brake calliper and bracket as an assembly. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
9. Lower the vehicle.