Front Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

Special Tools

CH-43661 - Ball Joint Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Front Suspension).

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove and support the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly, and remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (Front Brake Rotor Replacement).
4. Remove the bearing hub, refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNA) (Front Suspension).
5. Use CH-43661 - remover to release the wheel stud from the bearing hub and discard the stud.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the NEW wheel stud into the wheel bearing hub.
2. Add enough washers (1) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
3. Install the wheel nut (2) with the flat side against the washers.
4. Tighten the wheel nut (2) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing hub flange.
5. Remove the wheel nut (2) and the washers (1).
6. Install the bearing hub, refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNA) (Front Suspension).
7. Install the brake rotor, and install the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (Front Brake Rotor Replacement).
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
9. Lower the vehicle.