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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Tools Required 
  • J 43631 Ball Joint Separator
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS article.
  3. Remove the rear wheel hub/speed sensor assembly from the suspension knuckle. Refer to WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT - REAR .
  4. Install J 43631 onto the wheel hub and stud. See Fig 1.
  5. Turn the forcing screw in until the stud is pushed out of the wheel hub.
Fig 1: Removing Wheel Stud Using J 43631 Ball Joint Separator
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