STUD, Wheel: Removal: Front
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove the brake caliper, caliper adapter and rotor. Refer to ROTOR, Brake , Removal .
- Remove the wheel speed sensor from the hub.NOTE:
After the wheel stud is pressed from the flange, the axle shaft will not turn past the hub/bearing retaining bolt end. Before pressing the wheel stud from the flange, rotate the axle shaft so the stud that needs replacement is aligned with the wheel speed sensor opening.
- Press the stud from the hub using remover (special tool #C-4150A, Press, Ball Joint) (1).
- Remove the stud (2) from the hub (1) through the backing plate access hole (3).