Rear Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Standard) Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brakes) Rear Suspension.





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

Installation Procedure





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 (Disc Brakes) Rear Suspension.

5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

6. Lower the vehicle.