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.

NOTE: Do not use air tools to install the wheel stud. The serrations in the hub flange can be stripped.

Position the new wheel stud in the axle flange, making sure that the serrations are aligned with those made by the original wheel stud.
Position washers and a reversed wheel nut on the wheel stud and tighten the wheel nut until the stud seats on the back of the axle flange.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Nut

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the wheel nut and washers.
- Discard the nut.
Install the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.