Rear
Wheel Stud ReplacementTools Required
^ J43631 Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the rotor.
4. Remove the wheel stud from the axle flange using the J43631 for the 15 series.
5. Remove the axle shaft for vehicles with 9.5 inch ring gear.
6. Remove the rear hub assembly for vehicles with 10.5 in ring gear.
7. Remove the wheel stud from the axle flange using the J43631.
8. Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange using the J43631.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the stud into the axle flange for the 15 Series.
2. Install the 4 washers and the lug nut to the stud.
3. Tighten the lug nut in order to draw the stud into the flange until the stud fully seats.
4. Remove the lug nut and the washers.
5. Install the axle shaft for the vehicles with 9.5 in ring gear.
6. Install the rear hub assembly for the vehicles with 10.5 in ring gear.
7. Install the rotor.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Remove the safety stands.
10. Lower the vehicle.