Wheel Studs: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. 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 WHEELS & TIRES article.
- Remove the 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.
WARNING:
Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the brake caliper assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.