Wheel Studs - Semi-Floating Axle: Removal

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: Never use a hammer to remove the wheel stud or damage to the axle flange, wheel bearing or hub bearing can occur.

All semi-floating axles

Remove the brake caliper anchor plate. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
Index-mark and remove the brake disc.

Fig 1: Identifying Index-Mark

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Dana 60 semi-floating axles

Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting screw spring.

Fig 2: Removing Parking Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw Spring

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Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting screw.

Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw

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All semi-floating axles

Using the special tool, remove and discard the wheel stud.

Fig 4: Removing Wheel Stud Using Special Tool (211-023)

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