Front Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

Tools Required

J 6627-A Tie Rod Puller


Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake hose, remove and support the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly.
4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .




5. Rotate the bearing hub to a position where the least amount of interference between the stud and the steering knuckle exists.
6. Using the J 6627-A , release the wheel stud (1) from the bearing hub (2) and discard the stud.

Important: Some models may require additional clearance for stud removal.


7. If necessary, loosen the wheel bearing/hub assembly retaining bolts enough to walk the bearing away slightly from the knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Front Suspension) .



Installation Procedure





1. Install the NEW stud in the bearing hub.
2. Tighten the wheel bearing/hub assembly bolts, if loosened during removal. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Front Suspension) .
3. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub (2).
4. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers (3).

Important: Fully seat the wheel stud against the hub flange (2).


5. Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing hub flange.
6. Remove the wheel nut (1) and the washers (3).
7. Install the brake rotor, and the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
9. Lower the vehicle.