Rear Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

Tools Required

J 35917 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Using J 35917 press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing/hub assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the new stud from the back side of the hub.
2. Install flat washers on the wheel stud.

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

3. With the flat side of a wheel nut against the washers, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the wheel hub flange.
4. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.