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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 6627-A Tie Rod Puller

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 caliper and bracket. Hang the caliper and the bracket from the vehicle. DO NOT allow the caliper and the bracket to hang by the brake hose. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
  4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 144028  Size: SH
  6. Use the J 6627-A in order to extract the stud (1) from the hub (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 165253  Size: SH
  1. Install a replacement stud in the wheel hub.
  2. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub (2).
  3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers (3).
  4. Important: Fully seat the wheel stud against the hub flange (2).

  5. Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
  6. Back off the wheel nut (1) and remove the washers (3).
  7. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
  8. Install the brake caliper and bracket. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Lower the vehicle.