Removal and Replacement

Wheel Stud


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

• Use the following procedure to remove and install one of five studs on one wheel hub.

Removing

- Access and remove appropriate brake rotor.






- Install remover (3), Special Tool 8677, on the hub flange (1) and wheel stud (2).

- 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.

- Remove the stud from the hub flange.

Installing






- Install the new wheel mounting stud in the flange of the hub (2) from the rear.

- Install several washers (1) and a standard wheel mounting (lug) nut (3) on the stud (4). Install the mounting nut so that the flat side of the nut is against the washers to eliminate any binding.

- Tighten the wheel mounting nut. This will pull the wheel mounting stud into the hub flange. When the head of the stud is fully seated against the rear of the hub flange, remove the wheel mounting nut and washers.

- Install the brake rotor and all components previously removed to access it..