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Wheel Stud Replacement Disc Brake

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

  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 brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 361843  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 43631 , remove and discard the wheel stud.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 165253  Size: SH
  1. Install the NEW wheel stud into the wheel bearing hub.
  2. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
  3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers.
  4. Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing hub flange.
  5. Remove the wheel nut (1) and the washers (3).
  6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Lower the vehicle.

Wheel Stud Replacement Drum Brake

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

  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 brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 890722  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 43631 , remove and discard the wheel stud.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 890723  Size: SH
  1. Install the NEW wheel stud into the wheel bearing hub.
  2. Add enough washers (1) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
  3. Install the wheel nut (2) with the flat side against the washers.
  4. Tighten the wheel nut until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing hub flange.
  5. Remove the wheel nut and the washers.
  6. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Lower the vehicle.