Stud, Wheel, Front: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Use the following procedure to remove one of five studs on one wheel hub.
- Access and remove front brake rotor. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL
.CAUTION:
Do not hammer wheel mounting studs out of the hub. Damage to the wheel bearing will occur, leading to premature bearing failure.
- Install Remover (special tool #8677, Remover, Ball Joint) (3) on the hub flange (1) and wheel stud (2).
- Tighten the Remover, pushing the wheel mounting stud out the rear of the hub flange. When the shoulder of the stud is past the flange, remove the Remover from the hub.
- Remove the stud from the hub flange.