Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Installation
Front Wheel Stud
FRONT WHEEL STUD
CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to remove wheel studs.
1. Install the new stud into the hub flange.
2. Install the three washers onto the stud, then install the lug nut with the flat side of the nut against the washers.
3. Tighten the lug nut until the stud is pulled into the hub flange. Verify that the stud is properly seated into the flange.
4. Remove the lug nut and washers.
5. Install the brake rotor, caliper adapter, and caliper,See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Disc Brake Caliper.
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly, use new lug nut on stud or studs that were replaced.
7. Remove the support and lower vehicle.
Rear Wheel Stud
REAR WHEEL STUD
1. Install the new stud (1) into the hub flange by rotating the stud (1) in between the hub/bearing and park brake shoes (2).
2. Install the three washers onto the stud, then install the lug nut with the flat side of the nut against the washers.
3. Tighten the lug nut until the stud is pulled into the hub flange. Verify that the stud is properly seated into the flange.
4. Remove the lug nut and washers.
5. Install the brake rotor and caliper,See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Disc Brake Caliper.
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly, use new lug nut on stud or studs that were replaced.
7. Remove the support and lower vehicle.