C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2002)
Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Front
Wheel Stud Replacement
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Tools Required
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J43631 Ball Joint Separator
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J45050 Stud Remover Sleeve Adapter
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel from the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel stud from the axle flange using the J43631 and J45050(1).
Installation Procedure
1. Place the wheel stud into the hole in the axle flange.
2. Pressing firmly with your hand, start the wheel stud into the hole in the axle flange.
3. Install washers onto the stud. Then thread a lug nut with the flat side to the vehicle onto the wheel stud.
4. Tighten the lug nut, drawing the stud into the rear of the flange.
5. Remove the washers and lug nut.
6. Install the wheel and tire to the vehicle.
7. Remove the safety stands.
8. Lower the vehicle.