Rear Suspension
Wheel Stud Replacement
Tools Required
* C-4150-C Press Tool.
* 7208 Drive Shaft Remover.
* KM-468 Hub Holding Tool.
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 rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the rear brake disc. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Install the KM-468 (1) to the wheel hub (2) with two inverted wheel nuts (3).
5. Support the KM-468 (1) outer end on a safety stand.
Important: The rear driveshaft retaining nut (2) and washer (1) must be discarded after removal.
6. Remove the rear driveshaft retaining nut (2) and washer (1).
* Discard the nut.
* Discard the washer.
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Notice: Do not remove the rear driveshaft from the wheel hub by hammering on the outer end of the shaft. This action may damage the shaft end, wheel bearing, or constant velocity joint.
7. Secure the rear driveshaft with wire to protect it from damage.
8. Install the 7208 (1) to the wheel hub (2).
9. Press the rear driveshaft from the wheel hub using the 7208 (1).
10. Remove the 7208 (1) from the wheel hub (2).
11. Install a wheel nut (2) flush with the end of the wheel stud (3).
12. Remove the wheel stud (3) from the wheel hub (4) using theC-4150-C (1).
13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 for any additional wheel studs that require replacement.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the wheel stud (2) to the wheel hub (1).
Important: Suitable sized spacing washers (4) must be used to fully seat the wheel stud (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .
2. Install spacing washers (4) and an inverted wheel nut (3) onto the replacement wheel stud (2).
Tighten the nut to 170 N.m (125 lb ft).
3. Remove the wheel nut (3) and spacing washers (4).
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for any additional studs that require replacement.
Important: Lightly lubricate the rear driveshaft outer splined end (4) with the recommended differential lubricant.
Important: DO NOT excessively push the rear driveshaft (3) through the wheel hub (1).
5. Remove the rear driveshaft securing wire, used in the removal process to prevent damage.
6. Push the rear driveshaft outer splined end (4) into the splined cavity (5) of the wheel hub (1).
Important: A NEW nut and NEW washer must be used when installing the rear drive shaft.
7. Install the rear driveshaft NEW retaining nut (2) and NEW washer (1).
8. Install the KM-468 (1) to the wheel hub (2) with two inverted wheel nuts (3).
Support the KM-468 (1) outer end on a safety stand.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice)
Important: There are two suitable methods of tightening the wheel drive shaft retaining nut. DO NOT EXCEED THE SPECIFIED TIGHTENING VALUES, otherwise premature bearing failure may result.
9. Preferred Method
Tighten the nut on first pass to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
Loosen the nut on second pass by 180 Degrees.
Tighten the nut on third pass to 425 N.m (313 lb ft)
Crimp nut.
Alternate Method
Tighten the nut on first pass to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
Loosen the nut on second pass by 180 Degrees.
Tighten the nut on the third pass to 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Tighten the nut on the forth pass by 45 Degrees
Crimp nut.
10. Remove the KM-468 (1).
11. Install the rear brake disc. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair) .
12. Install the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
13. Remove the safety stands.
14. Lower the vehicle to the ground.