Front

Wheel Studs

Special Tool(s):

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

2. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the 2 caliper anchor plate bolts and position the caliper assembly aside.
^ Support the caliper assembly using mechanic's wire.
3. Index-mark and remove the brake disc.





4. Using the special tool, remove and discard the wheel stud.





Installation
1. Position a new wheel stud, aligning the serrations in the wheel hub made by the original stud.
2. Place 4 washers over the outside end of the wheel stud and thread a standard wheel nut with the flat side against the washers. Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud seats against the back side of the wheel extension.





3. Remove the wheel nut and washers.

4. NOTE: Be sure to align index marks made during the removal step.

Install the brake disc.
5. Position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly and install the 2 anchor plate bolts.
^ Tighten to 225 Nm (166 ft. lbs.).