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Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Rear

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Wheel Stud Replacement 

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Tools Required
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J 35917 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.

3. Remove the brake rotor.
4. Using J 35917 press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing/hub assembly.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the new stud from the back side of the hub.
2. Install flat washers on the wheel stud.

3. Important:  Ensure that the wheel stud is fully seated against the wheel hub flange.

With the flat side of a wheel nut against the washers, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the wheel hub flange.

4. Install the brake rotor.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.

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