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Removal & Installation

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
  2. Remove and suspend the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hose. See DISC - "E" & "K" BODIES article in BRAKES. Remove the caliper bracket and rotor. Disconnect the anti-lock brake sensor, if equipped.
  3. Remove the wheel stud (2) with the Wheel Stud Remover (J 6627-A). See Fig 1 . See SPECIAL TOOLS  .
  4. Install the wheel stud using a lug nut turned around (1) so flat side is on washers (2). See Fig 2 . To complete installation, reverse removal procedures. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
Fig 1: Removing Wheel Stud
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Fig 2: Installing Wheel Stud
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