Astra J
Wheel Stud ReplacementRemoval Procedure
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| 1. | Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . |
| 2. | Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . |
| 3. | Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement . |
| 4. | Release the wheel stud (1) from the bearing hub with the hydraulic press and DISCARD the stud. |
Installation Procedure
| 1. | Install a NEW stud into the bearing/hub assembly (2). Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub. |
| 2. | Install and tighten a wheel nut (1) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing/hub flange (2). |
| 3. | Remove the wheel nut (1) and the washers (3). |
| 4. | Install the wheel bearing/hub (2). Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement . |
| 5. | Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . |
| 6. | Lower the vehicle. |
