Wheel Studs: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the wheel stud in the flange, making sure the serrations on the stud line up with the serrations in the flange. Install the washers and a reversed wheel nut.
- Tighten the wheel nut until the stud is seated against the hub flange.
- Remove the wheel nut and the washers. Discard the wheel nut.
- Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE article.
NOTE:
Make sure to use washers that have an ID that is larger than the OD of the wheel stud serrations. Use enough washers (approximately 4) to allow the wheel stud to fully seat against the hub flange.
NOTE:
Do not use power tools to install the wheel stud or damage to the flange may occur.