Wheel Studs: Removal
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:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New fasteners with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
- Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the brake caliper aside.
- Support the caliper assembly using mechanic's wire.
- To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
- Remove the brake disc.
- Remove the spring and the adjuster from the rear parking brake shoes.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position aside the sensor.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Using the special tool, press the wheel stud from its seat.
- Rotate the flange so that the tip of the wheel stud is pointing upwards and remove the wheel stud.
- Discard the wheel stud.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the brake caliper assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.