LaCrosse V6-3.6L (2007)
Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Wheel Stud Replacement
Tools Required
J 6627-A Wheel Stud/Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper and bracket.
4. Remove the rotor (3).
5. Use the J 6627-A (2) to extract the wheel hub bolt from the hub (1).
6. Clean the wheel hub flange and clean the rotor of any corrosion, metal chips or foreign material.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the replacement bolt (3) in the wheel hub.
2. Add enough washers (1) to draw the bolt into the hub.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Important: Seat the wheel bolt fully against the hub flange.
3. Install the wheel nut (2) with the flat side to the washers.
Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel bolt head seats against the hub flange.
4. Back off the wheel nut.
5. Remove the washers.
6. Install the rotor.
7. Install the brake caliper and bracket.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
