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Wheel Stud Replacement: Removal

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CAUTION: If you are replacing the wheel(s), the wheel stud(s), the wheel nut(s) or the wheel bolt(s), install only new GM original equipment parts. Installation of used parts or non-GM original equipment parts may cause the wheel to loosen, loss of tire air pressure, poor vehicle handling and loss of vehicle control resulting in personal injury.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS .
  3. For domestic vehicles, remove the brake drum. Refer to BRAKE DRUM . For export vehicles, remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to REAR BRAKE ROTOR .
  4. Use the J-35917 in order to press the wheel stud (1) from the wheel bearing/hub (2).
    Fig 1: Using J-35917 To Press Out Wheel Stud
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