Studs - Front: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to BRAKES - WARNING)(Refer to BRAKES - 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 LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Remove front wheel and tire assembly. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - REMOVAL)

Access and remove front brake rotor. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTOR - REMOVAL)

Fig 1: Wheel Stud Removal (Typical)

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

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.