Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Wheel Stud Replacement
Tools Required
J 43631 Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Service Intervals) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the rear wheel hub/speed sensor assembly from the suspension knuckle. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (See: Wheel
Bearing/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension) .
4. Install J 43631 onto the wheel hub and stud.
5. Turn the forcing screw in until the stud is pushed out of the wheel hub.
Installation Procedure
1. Place a new stud in the wheel hub.
2. Place some washers (1) onto the wheel stud (3).
Important: Make sure that the wheel stud is fully seated against the wheel hub flange.
3. With the flat side of a wheel nut against the washers, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the wheel hub flange.
4. Remove the wheel nut and washers.
5. Install the rear wheel hub/speed sensor assembly into the suspension knuckle. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (See: Wheel
Bearing/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension) .
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Service and Repair) .
7. Lower the vehicle.
