Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Separating Tool

CAUTION:: If one stud is damaged, replace all the studs. A loose-running wheel may cause only one stud to break, but the other studs could have internal fatigue. Replacing only the broken stud and remounting the wheel may cause further damage and personal injury. If the stud holes in the wheels have become enlarged or distorted, replace the wheel.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
4. Install 2 wheel nuts onto 2 wheel studs.
5. Use a pry bar on the 2 nuts in order to prevent the hub from turning.



6. Use the J 43631 in order to remove the wheel stud from the hub.
7. Remove the wheel nut from the wheel stud.

1. Install the wheel stud into the wheel stud hole.
2. Install a washer and the wheel nut on the wheel stud.
3. Install 2 wheel nuts onto 2 wheel studs.
4. Use a pry bar on the 2 nuts in order to prevent the hub from turning.
5. Pull the wheel stud with the wheel nut.
6. If necessary, tighten the wheel nut in order to seat the wheel stud.
7. Remove the 3 wheel nuts and the washer.
8. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle.