Rear Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Separator

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).




4. Using the J 43631 , release the wheel stud from the bearing hub and discard the stud.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW stud into the bearing/hub assembly. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
2. Install and tighten a wheel nut (1) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing/hub flange.
3. Remove the wheel nut (1) and the washers (3).
4. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.