Installation Procedure
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- With the bearing hub still in position, install the NEW stud into the bearing/hub assembly.
- Add enough washers (1) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
- Install the wheel nut (2) with the flat side against the washers.
- Tighten the wheel nut until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing hub flange.
- Remove the wheel nut and the washers.
- Install the brake rotor abd install the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front
in Disc Brakes.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel)
or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug wheel)
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.