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.