Rear Suspension

Wheel Stud Replacement

Special Tools

CH 43631 - Ball Joint Separator

For the regional equivalent tool, refer to Special Tools Rear Suspension.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Rear Suspension.





Note:
Ensure that the wheel bearing and hub flange is securely tighten in the vise.

3. Install thew wheel bearing and hub assembly (2) in a suitable vise.

4. Using the CH 43631 - separator (1), remove and discard the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and hub assembly.

Installation Procedure





Note:
Ensure that the wheel stud is properly aligned in the wheel hub flange.

1. Position the NEW wheel stud (1) in the wheel bearing and hub assembly.





2. Using three washers (2) and an old wheel nut (1), tighten the wheel nut (1) until the wheel stud is seated in the wheel bearing and hub flange.

3. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly from the vise.

4. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Rear Suspension.

5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.