Wheel Studs: Installation

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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
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Wheel Stud
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Wheel Stud
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the wheel nut and flatwashers.
On vehicles with dual rear wheels, go to Step 7.
Install the rear wheel hub assembly. For additional information, refer to HUB .
Install the disc brake caliper and rotor. For additional information, refer to BRAKE DISC .
Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Lower the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .