Wheel Studs - Full-Floating Axle: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not use air tools to install wheel studs or damage to the serrations can occur.

Vehicles with dual rear wheels

Position the wheel stud in the flange making sure that the serrations are aligned with those made by the original wheel stud.

NOTE: Do not use a wheel nut that was removed from the vehicle.

Install washers and a wheel nut on the wheel stud and tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud seats against the flange.

Fig 1: Installing Washers & Wheel Nut On Wheel Stud

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.

Vehicles with single rear wheels

Position the wheel stud in the flange, making sure that the serrations are aligned with those made by the original wheel stud.
Using the special tool, install the wheel stud.

Fig 2: Installing Wheel Stud Using Special Tool (211-023)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the wheel hub. For additional information, refer to WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE - DANA article.