Avenger V6-2.7L (2008)
Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Studs - Removal
Front
REMOVAL
NOTE: Use the following procedure to remove one of five studs on one wheel hub.
1. Access and remove front brake rotor. See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Brake Rotor - Removal
CAUTION: Do not hammer wheel mounting studs out of the hub. Damage to the wheel bearing will occur, leading to premature bearing
failure.
2. Install Remover (3), Special Tool 8677, on the hub flange (1) and wheel stud (2).
3. Tighten the Remover, pushing the wheel mounting stud out the rear of the hub flange. When the shoulder of the stud is past the flange, remove the
Remover from the hub.
4. Remove the stud from the hub flange.
Rear
REMOVAL
NOTE: Use the following procedure to remove one of five studs on one wheel hub.
1. If equipped with rear disc brakes, access and remove brake rotor. See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Brake Rotor - Removal
2. If equipped with rear drum brakes, access and remove brake drum. See: Brakes and Traction Control/Drum Brake System/Brake Drum/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
CAUTION: Do not hammer wheel mounting studs out of the hub. Damage to the wheel bearing will occur, leading to premature bearing
failure.
