Front Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement


Tools Required
* C-4150-C Press Tool.
* KM-468 Holding Bar.



Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Warning) .
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution (Service Precautions) .
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the brake disc. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair) .




4. Attach the KM-468 (3), to the wheel hub (1) using two inverted wheel nuts (2).




5. Install a wheel nut (2) flush with the end of the wheel stud (3).
6. Secure the KM-468 (5) and remove the wheel stud (3) from the wheel hub (4) using the C-4150-C (1).
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for any additional wheel studs that require replacement.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the replacement wheel stud (2) to the wheel hub flange (1).





Important: Suitable sized spacing washers (4) must be used to seat the wheel stud (2) fully.


2. Install spacing washers (4) and a inverted wheel nut (3) onto the replacement wheel stud (2).
3. Secure the KM-468 (1) and tighten the wheel nut (3) to pull the wheel stud (2) into place.
4. Remove the wheel nut (3) and spacing washers (4).
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for any additional studs that require replacement.
6. Remove the KM-468 (1).
7. Install the brake disc. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
9. Remove the safety stands.
10. Lower the vehicle to the ground.