Rear Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

Special Tools

J 43631 - Ball Joint Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Rear Suspension)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the rear brake drum, if equipped. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
4. Remove the rear brake rotor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9))Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6))Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH7) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH7)).




5. Using the J 43631 - remover , remove wheel stud from the rear axle shaft.
6. For those vehicles equipped with RPO codes JH6 or JH7, remove the rear axle hub assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement (Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement).

Installation Procedure




1. Position the wheel stud in the rear axle shaft.
2. Using washers and a wheel nut, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud is firmly seated in the rear axle shaft.
3. Remove the wheel nut and the washers.
4. Install the rear axle hub assembly, if removed. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement (Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement).
5. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9))Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6))Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH7) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH7)).
6. Install the rear brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
8. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.