Rear 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. Remove the rear wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Rear Suspension) .
4. Separate the support from the rear hub. Refer to Park Brake Support Replacement .




5. Use the J 6627-A in order to extract the stud (1) from the hub (2).



Installation Procedure





1. Install a replacement stud in the wheel hub.
2. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub (2).
3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers (3).

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


4. Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
5. Back off the wheel nut (1) and remove the washers (3).
6. Install the support. Refer to Park Brake Support Replacement .
7. Install the rear wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Rear Suspension) .
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
9. Lower the vehicle.