Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Front
WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS FRONT
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Wheel mounting studs MUST NOT be hammered out of hub flange of hub and bearing assembly. If a stud is removed by hammering it
out, damage to hub and bearing assembly will occur leading to premature bearing failure.
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove two adapter mounting bolts securing disc brake caliper adapter to steering knuckle (Fig. 40).
4. Remove disc brake caliper and adapter as assembly from steering knuckle (Fig. 40). Hang assembly out of way using wire or a bungle cord. Use
care not to overextend brake hose when doing this.
5. Remove brake rotor from hub by pulling it straight off wheel mounting studs (Fig. 40).
6. On wheel mounting stud to be removed, install a wheel mounting (lug) nut far enough so the threads on the stud are even with end of nut. Install
Remover, Special Tool C-4150A, on hub and bearing flange and wheel stud (Fig. 41).
7. Tighten down on Remover, pushing wheel stud out of hub flange. Once shoulder of wheel stud is past flange, remove special tool. Remove nut
