Front Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

Tool Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Separator


Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the front wheel hub/speed sensor assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Front Suspension) .




4. Install tool J 43631 onto the wheel hub and stud.
5. Turn the forcing screw in until the stud is pushed out of the wheel hub.



Installation Procedure

1. Place a new stud in the wheel hub.




2. Install some washers onto the wheel stud.
3. With the flat side of a wheel nut (2) against the washers, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the wheel hub flange.

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


4. Remove the wheel nut and washers.
5. Install the wheel hub/speed sensor assembly into the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Front Suspension) .
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
7. Lower the vehicle.