Wheel Hub Bolt Removal and Repair

1. Raise the vehicle and install safety stands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the brake drum (1126) from the axle shaft or wheel hub bolts.

Wheel Hub Bolt:

CAUTION: Never use a hammer to remove the stud. Damage to the hub or bearing may result.

4. Using C-Frame and Clamp Assembly T74P-3044-A1, press the wheel hub bolt from its seat in the rear hub (1109). The wheel hub bolt may also be removed by pressing it out using an appropriate sized socket and C-clamp. Discard the wheel hub bolt.

Rear Wheel Stud Removal:

1. Insert new wheel hub bolt in hole in the axle shaft (4234) or rear hub. Rotate wheel hub bolt slowly aligning serrations with those made by the original wheel hub bolt.
2. Place four flatwashers over the outside end of the wheel hub bolt and thread the wheel nut with the flat side against the washers.

CAUTION: Do not use air tools as the serrations may be stripped from the stud.

3. Tighten the lug nut (1012) until the wheel hub bolt head seats against the back side of the shaft or hub.
4. Remove lug nut and washers.
5. Install brake drum and wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.

Rear Wheel Stud Installation: