Rear

Wheel Studs

Special Tool(s):

Special Tools

Removal

CAUTION: Never use a hammer to remove the wheel stud. Damage to the axle flange, hub flange, wheel bearing or hub bearing can result.

1. Raise the vehicle and install safety stands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the rear disc brake caliper, rear disc support bracket and brake disc, if so equipped. Support the rear disc brake caliper with safety wire.





4. Using the C-Frame and Screw Assembly, press the wheel stud from its seat and discard.

Installation

CAUTION: Never use air tools to install wheel studs. The serrations can be stripped from the stud.





1. Insert a new wheel stud in the hole in the axle flange, making sure the serrations are aligned with those made by the original wheel stud.





2. Seat new wheel studs in the axle flange.
- Place four flat washers over the outside end of the wheel stud.
- Thread a standard wheel nut with the flat side against the washers.
- Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the back side of the flange.

3. Remove the wheel nut and flatwashers.
4. Install the brake disc, rear disc support bracket and the rear disc brake caliper, if so equipped.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.