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Wheel Studs - Full-Floating Axle: Removal

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CAUTION: Never use a hammer to remove the wheel stud or damage to the axle flange, wheel bearing or hub bearing can occur.

    Vehicles With Single Rear Wheels 

  1. Remove the wheel hub. For additional information, refer to WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE - DANA .
  2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the wheel stud.
    Fig 1: Removing Wheel Stud (Vehicles With Single Rear Wheels)
    G03883220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Vehicles With Dual Rear Wheels 

  4. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  5. Using the special tool, remove and discard the wheel stud.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Stud (Vehicles With Dual Rear Wheels)
    G03883221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.