Rear

REMOVAL

NOTE: Use the following procedure to remove one of five studs on one wheel hub.

1. Access and remove rear brake rotor. Brake Rotor - Removal

CAUTION: Do not hammer wheel mounting studs out of the hub. Damage to the wheel bearing will occur, leading to premature bearing failure.






2. Install Remover (1), Special Tool 8677, on the hub flange (2) and wheel stud (3).
3. Rotate the hub around until an open spot is found directly behind the wheel stud.
4. Tighten the Remover, pushing the wheel mounting stud out the rear of the hub flange. When the shoulder of the stud is past the flange, remove the Remover from the hub.
5. Remove the stud from the hub flange.