Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
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.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel.
- For front wheel drive vehicles, remove the rear brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes . For all wheel drive vehicles, remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Drakes .
- Use J 35917 in order to press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing/hub. See SPECIAL TOOLS .