Rear Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover


Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Maintenance) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement) .




4. Remove the axle shaft . Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the wheel stud from the axle flange using the J 43631 .



Installation Procedure





1. Install the stud into the axle flange.
2. Install the 4 washers and the lug nut to the stud.
3. Tighten the lug nut in order to draw the stud into the flange until the stud fully seats.
4. Remove the lug nut and the washers.
5. Install the axle shaft . Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement) .
7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
8. Lower the vehicle.