Wheel Stud Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Stud

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the rear wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD) or Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FWD) .
1	Wheel Stud (Qty: 6) Procedure Use either an old lug nut or a nut that will fit the wheel stud. Tighten the lug nut/nut until the wheel stud is seated against the wheel hub. Tip: Ensure that the washers being used, the center hole is larger than the wheel stud. Special Tools: J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the rear wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD) or Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FWD) .

Wheel Stud (Qty: 6)

Procedure

Use either an old lug nut or a nut that will fit the wheel stud.
Tighten the lug nut/nut until the wheel stud is seated against the wheel hub.

Tip: Ensure that the washers being used, the center hole is larger than the wheel stud.
Special Tools:
J 43631 Ball Joint Remover