Wheel Studs: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. 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 can 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 Studs
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: Threading Standard Wheel Nut
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 bolts.
- Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the ON position.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.