Wheel Studs: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Never use air tools to install wheel studs. The serrations may be stripped from the stud.

Insert a new wheel stud in the hole in the axle flange, making sure the serrations are aligned with those made by the original wheel stud.

Fig 1: Installing Wheel Stud

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Place 4 flat washers over the outside end of the wheel stud, and thread a standard wheel nut with the flat side against the washers.

Fig 2: Seating Wheel Stud

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the back side of the axle flange.
Remove the wheel nut and washers.
Install the brake disc.
Position the brake disc and caliper and install the 2 guide pin bolts.
- Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.