Grand AM V6-3.4L VIN E (2001)
Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Front
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Tools Required
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J 43631 Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
Important: Use a 36 mm (1.42 inch) wheel bolt for front service replacement only.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper and bracket. Hang the caliper and the bracket from the vehicle. DO NOT allow the caliper and the bracket to hang by
the brake hose.
4. Remove the brake rotor.
5. Use J 43631 in order to extract the stud from the hub.
Installation Procedure
1. Install a replacement stud in the wheel hub.
2. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub (2).
3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers (3).
Important: Fully seat the wheel stud against the hub flange (2).
4. Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
5. Back off the wheel nut (1) and remove the washers (3).
6. Install the brake rotor.
7. Install the brake caliper and bracket.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
