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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Separator

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1254558  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 649304  Size: SH
  4. Using the J 43631 , remove the wheel stud.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 690039  Size: SH
  1. Position the wheel stud in the axle flange .
  2. Install the 4 washers and the lug nut to the stud.
  3. Tighten the lug nut until the stud fully seats.
  4. Remove the lug nut and the washers.

  5. Object Number: 1254558  Size: SH
  6. Install the rear brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  7. Lower the vehicle.