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Wheel Studs: Installation

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  1. Using a suitable press, install the new wheel bolt aligning the serrations in the wheel hub flange made by the original wheel bolt.
    Fig 1: Installing Wheel Stud
    G00371557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. On vehicles with dual rear wheels, install the new wheel bolt aligning the serrations in the wheel hub flange made by the original wheel bolt. Place four flatwashers over the outside end of the wheel bolt and thread a standard wheel nut with the flat side against the washers. Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel bolt head seats against the back side of the hub flange.
  3. Remove the wheel nut and flatwashers.
  4. On vehicles with dual rear wheels, go to  7.
  5. Install the rear wheel hub assembly. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIALS/DRIVE AXLES article.
  6. Install the disc brake caliper and rotor. For additional information, refer to DISC - EXCURSION, F250-F550 SUPER DUTY PICKUP article.
  7. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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