Item 3: Wheel Stud Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS and 2003 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If necessary, grind the head of the new wheel stud to a "D" shape to ease installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Stud
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not use power tools to install the wheel stud. The serrations on the stud can be stripped.

NOTE: Do not use the wheel nut that came with the vehicle.

Install the wheel stud.
1. Place four flat washers on the wheel stud.
2. Thread a wheel nut onto the wheel stud with the flat side against the washers.
3. Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud seats against the flange. Discard the nut and washers.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Wheel Stud
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.