Rear Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

Special Tools
* C-4150-C Press Tool.
* 7208 Drive Shaft Remover.
* KM-468 Hub Holding Tool.

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 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.





Note: 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.




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 the C-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).

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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install spacing washers (4) and an inverted wheel nut (3) onto the replacement wheel stud (2) and tighten to 170 Nm (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.





Note: Lightly lubricate the rear driveshaft outer splined end (4) with the recommended differential lubricant.

Note: 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).





Note: 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. Secure the KM-468 (1) and tighten the wheel nut (3) to pull the stud (2) into place.

Tighten the nut a first pass to 150 Nm (111 lb ft).

Loosen the nut in a second pass 180 Degrees.

Tighten the nut a final pass to 320 Nm (259 lb ft).

10. Remove the KM-468 (1).
11. Remove 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.