Wheel Mounting Stud - Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, refer to WARNING . . Refer to CAUTION .

CAUTION: Wheel mounting studs MUST NOT be hammered out of hub flange of hub and bearing assembly. If a stud is removed by hammering it out, damage to hub and bearing assembly will occur leading to premature bearing failure.

Raise and support vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove front wheel and tire assembly. See REMOVAL .

Access and remove front brake rotor. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Removing Wheel Stud - Typical

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1 - WHEEL MOUNTING (LUG) NUT

2 - HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4150A

4 - STEERING KNUCKLE

5 - WHEEL STUD

On wheel mounting stud to be removed, install a wheel mounting (lug) nut (1) far enough so the threads on the stud are even with end of nut. Install Remover (3), Special Tool C-4150A, on hub and bearing flange and wheel stud (5).
Tighten screw on Remover, pushing wheel stud (5) out of hub flange. Once shoulder of wheel stud is past flange, remove special tool. Remove nut from stud and remove stud from hub flange.