Front Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

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

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).


Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


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).





Note: 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.