Wheel Studs: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln Town Car and 2003 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Never use air tools to install wheel studs. The serrations can be stripped from the stud.

Insert a new wheel stud in the hole in the axle flange, making sure the serrations are aligned with those made by the original wheel stud.

Fig 1: Installing Wheel Stud
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Place four flat washers over the outside end of the wheel stud, and thread a standard wheel nut with the flat side against the washers.
Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the back side of the axle flange.
Remove the wheel nut and washers.
Position the brake disc and caliper and install the bolts.
Install the wheel and tire assembly.
Turn the air suspension service switch to the ON position.