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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 933099  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 929696  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 43631 , press out the wheel stud from the wheel bearing/hub assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 933008  Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel stud to the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the bearing side of the hub flange.
  2. Place flat washers over the wheel stud being installer.
  3. Install the wheel nut or a hex head nut to the wheel stud.
  4. Gradually tighten the nut in order to draw the stud into the hub flange until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
  5. Remove the nut and flat washers.

  6. Object Number: 933099  Size: SH
  7. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  9. Lower the vehicle.