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Installation Procedure

  1. Install a replacement stud in the wheel hub.
  2. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub (2).
  3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers (3).

    Important:  Fully seat the wheel stud against the hub flange (2).

  4. Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
  5. Back off the wheel nut (1) and remove the washers (3).
  6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR .
  7. Install the brake caliper and bracket. Refer to FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Hub Flange & Wheel Nut
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