STUD, Wheel, Front: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Installing Wheel Stud (Typical)

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1 - WASHERS

2 - HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

3 - WHEEL MOUNTING (LUG) NUT

4 - STEERING KNUCKLE

1. Install replacement wheel stud into flange of hub and bearing from rear. Install stack of washers (1) on wheel stud, then install a standard type wheel mounting (lug) nut (3) on stud with flat side of lug nut against washers.
2. Tighten nut (3), pulling wheel stud into hub flange. Once head of stud is fully seated against rear of hub flange, remove nut and washers from stud.
3. Install brake rotor and caliper. Refer to Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/ROTOR, Brake - Installation .
4. Install wheel and tire assembly. See Tires and Wheels - Installation . Tighten wheel mounting (lug) nuts in proper sequence to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.)).
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of the brakes.