Wheel Studs: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel hub. For additional information, refer to WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB .
Using a press, remove the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and hub assembly.

Fig 1: Pressing Wheel Stud From Wheel Bearing And Hub Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.