Front

Wheel Studs - Front





Special Tool(s)

Removal

1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.





Turn the air suspension service switch off.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





3. Remove the bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate aside.





4. Remove the brake disc.

5. NOTE: Make sure that the wheel stud being removed is positioned near the access hole on the wheel knuckle prior to installing the special tool.





Using the special tool, press the wheel stud out of the wheel hub flange.





6. Remove the wheel stud.

Installation
1. Install the wheel stud.





1 Install four washers onto the wheel stud.
2 Install the wheel nut. Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud seats fully onto the wheel hub flange.
2. Remove the wheel nut and washers.





3. Install the brake disc.





4. Position the caliper, pads and anchor plate, and install the bolts.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.