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Wheel Studs: Installation

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CAUTION: Never use air tools to install wheel studs. The serrations can be stripped from the stud.
  1. If necessary, grind the head of a new wheel stud to a "D" shape to clear the wheel knuckle.
    Fig 1: Grinding Head Of Wheel Stud To "D" Shape
    G03995089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the new wheel stud into the hub flange, making sure the serrations on the stud are aligned with the serrations in the flange.
  3. Install the wheel stud.
    1. Place four flat washers on the wheel stud.
      2. NOTE: Do not use the wheel nuts that came with the vehicle.
    2. Thread a standard wheel nut onto the wheel stud with the flat side against the washers.
    3. Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the hub flange.
    Fig 2: Installing Wheel Stud
    G03995090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the wheel nut and washers.
  5. Install the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
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