Wheel Studs - Full-Floating Axle: Removal

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

Vehicles with single rear wheels

Remove the wheel hub. For additional information, refer to WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE - DANA article.
Using the special tool, remove and discard the wheel stud.

Fig 1: Removing Wheel Studs Using Special Tool (211-023)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicles with dual rear wheels

Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
Using the special tool, remove and discard the wheel stud.

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

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.