LaCrosse V6-3.8L (2009)
Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Wheel Stud Replacement
Special Tools
J 6627-A Wheel Stud/Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Service and Repair).
3. Remove the brake caliper and bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake
System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement).
4. Remove the rotor (3). Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Rotor Replacement).
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.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
