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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the new stud from the back side of the hub.
  2. Install the four flat washers (3) on the hub.
  3. Install the wheel nut with the flat side toward the washers.
  4. Tighten the nut until the stud is properly seated in the hub flange.
    Fig 1: Installing Wheel Stud
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  5. Remove the nut and the washers.
  6. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
  7. Install the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.