Stud, Wheel: Removal: Rear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Move axle shaft carefully to prevent damage to the shaft bearing and seal in the axle tube.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the brake caliper, caliper adapter and rotor. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL .
- Pull the axle shaft out of the axle approximately 25mm (1 in.) for clearance to remove the wheel stud. Refer to SHAFT, AXLE, REMOVAL .
- Press the stud (1) from the hub using Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4150A, Press, Ball Joint) (3).
- Remove the stud (1) from the rear of the hub flange.