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Wheel Stud Replacement

Special Tools

CH-43631 Ball Joint Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

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. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
4. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .



5. Install a wheel nut (2) flush with the end of the wheel stud (3).
6. Using the CH-43631 remover (1), remove the wheel stud (3) from the wheel hub (4).

1. Install the NEW wheel stud into the wheel bearing/hub (2).
2. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
3. Install and tighten the wheel nut (1) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing hub flange (2).
4. Install the wheel nut (1) and the washers (3).
5. Install the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
6. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
8. Lower the vehicle.