Rear

Wheel Studs - Rear

Special Tools:

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 switch to the OFF position
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





3. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the bolts and position the brake caliper aside
- Remove the brake disc





4. Remove the spring and the actuator





5. Using the special tool, press the wheel stud from its seat.





6. Rotate the flange so that the tip of the wheel stud is pointing upwards and remove the wheel stud.
- Discard the wheel stud.

Installation

CAUTION: Never use air tools to install wheel studs. The serrations can be stripped from the stud.





1. Insert a new wheel stud in the hole in the axle flange, making sure the serrations are aligned with those made by the original wheel stud.





2. Place four flat washers over the outside end of the wheel stud, and thread a standard wheel nut with the flat side against the washers.
3. Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the back side of the axle flange.
4. Remove the wheel nut and washers.





5. Position the brake disc and caliper and install the bolts.
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly.





7. Turn the air suspension service switch to the ON position.