Rear

Wheel Studs











Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

CAUTION: Orientation of the suspension fasteners is important. Make sure the fasteners are installed in the same direction as they were in when removed, or incorrect clamp load and component damage may occur.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.

2. CAUTION: Care must be used when servicing rear brake components without disconnecting the parking brake cable from the brake caliper lever. Carefully position the caliper aside using a suitable support or damage to the parking brake cable end fittings can occur.

CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the bolts and position the brake caliper aside.
^ Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
3. Remove the brake disc.
4. Remove the parking brake shoe adjuster spring and adjuster.

5. NOTE: The brake shield has an access hole knockout that must be removed to allow for the removal of the wheel stud.

Using a suitable punch, remove the access hole cover from the brake shield.





6. NOTE: Make sure that the wheel stud is aligned with the recessed area of the wheel knuckle.

Using the special tool, press the wheel stud until it makes contact with the edge of the wheel knuckle.





7. Route the wheel stud through the access hole and discard the wheel stud.

Installation
1. Position the new wheel stud aligning the serrations in the wheel hub made by the original wheel stud.

2. CAUTION: Do not use power tools to install the wheel stud. The serrations on the stud can be stripped.

NOTE: Do not use the wheel nut that came with the vehicle.

Place flat washers over the outside end of the wheel stud and thread a standard wheel nut with the flat side against the washers. Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud seats against the back side of the wheel extension.
^ Discard the wheel nut and washers.





3. CAUTION: A plug must be installed in place of the knockout to prevent contamination to the parking brake shoe assemblies.

Install a plug into the access hole on the brake shield.
4. Install the parking brake shoe adjuster and spring.
5. Install the brake disc.
6. Position the brake caliper and install the bolts.
^ Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).