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Wheel Studs: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  3. On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, go to Step  7.
  4. Remove the disc brake caliper and rotor. For additional information, refer to BRAKE DISC .
  5. Remove the rear wheel hub assembly. For additional information, refer to HUB .
  6. Using a suitable press, remove the wheel bolt from the wheel hub and discard.
    Fig 1: Removing Wheel Stud
    G03883165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, use the C-Frame and Screw to remove the wheel bolt on the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Stud From Wheel Hub
    G03912368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the wheel bolt from the wheel hub and discard.