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Installation Procedure

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  1. Place a new stud in the wheel hub.
  2. Install some washers onto the wheel stud.
    Fig 1: Installing Washers Onto Wheel Stud
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  3. With the flat side of a wheel nut (2) against the washers, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the wheel hub flange.

    Important:  Make sure that the wheel stud is fully seated against the wheel hub flange.

  4. Remove the wheel nut and washers.
  5. Install the wheel hub/speed sensor assembly into the steering knuckle. Refer to WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.