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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
    NOTE: Do not hammer on brake drum as damage to the bearing could result.
  4. Remove the wheel stud using the J 43631  .
    Fig 1: Identifying J 43631
    GM361843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Discard the wheel stud.