Rear Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

Special Tools

CH 43631 - Ball Stud 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 brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9))Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J90, J96) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J90, J96))Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J95) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J95)).




4. Using the CH 43631 - remover (1), remove the wheel stud.
5. Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the new stud into the hub flange hole using firm hand pressure.
2. Install 4 washers to the new wheel stud.
3. Thread a wheel nut onto the new stud with the flat side facing the front hub flange.
4. Tighten the lug nut until the stud contacts the back of the hub flange.
5. Remove the wheel nut.
6. Remove the washers.
7. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9))Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J90, J96) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J90, J96))Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J95) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J95)).
8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the safety stands.
10. Lower the vehicle.