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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 35917 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 649304  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Using J 35917 press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and hub assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 161272  Size: SH
  1. Install the new stud from the back side of the hub.
  2. Install flat washers (1) on the wheel stud (2).
  3. Important: Ensure that the wheel stud is fully seated against the wheel hub flange.

  4. With the flat side of a wheel nut against the washers, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the wheel hub flange.
  5. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.