Front Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

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 the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .





Important: Do not hammer on a wheel stud.


4. Remove the wheel stud bolt using J 43631 .



Installation Procedure

1. Install the wheel stud to the wheel hub and bearing.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install 4 washers and the nut to the wheel stud.

Tighten the wheel stud nut to 140 N.m (103 lb ft), drawing in the wheel stud.

3. Remove the nut and the washers.
4. Install the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
5. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
6. Lower the vehicle.