Installation Procedure
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
- Install the NEW wheel stud in the front wheel bearing and hub assembly flange.
- Position flat washers (1) and an old wheel nut (2) on the wheel stud.
- Use a pry bar to prevent the front wheel bearing and hub assembly flange from turning.
- Tighten the wheel nut (2) until the wheel stud is firmly seated in the front wheel bearing and hub assembly flange.
- Remove the wheel nut (2) and the flat washers (1).
- Install the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNB) , Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNA) .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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- Lower the vehicle.