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Wheel Studs: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel cap.
    2. CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut or damage to the wheel and wheel bearing can occur.
  2. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheels, loosen the wheel nuts.
  3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  4. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  5. Remove the brake caliper anchor plate bolts.
    • To install, tighten the bolts to 210 Nm (155 lb-ft).
    6. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the hose or damage to the hose may result.
  6. Position the caliper, pads and anchor plate aside.
  7. Remove the brake disc.
  8. Using the special tool, remove the wheel stud.
    Fig 1: Removing Wheel Stud
    G03944017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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