Front Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

Special Tools

CH-43631 - Ball Joint Separator

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Front Suspension.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNB) Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNB)Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNA) Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNA).




3. Use the CH-43631 - (1) separator to remove the wheel stud (2) from the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Discard the stud.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the NEW wheel stud (1) in the front wheel bearing and hub assembly.

2. Install flat washers (2) and an old wheel nut (3) on the wheel stud (1).

3. Use a suitable tool to prevent the flange on the bearing and hub assembly from turning.

4. Tighten the wheel nut (3) until the wheel stud (1) is firmly seated.

5. Remove the wheel nut (3) and flat washers (2).

6. Install the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNB) Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNB)Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNA) Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNA).