K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1998)
Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Wheel Stud Replacement (Semi-Floating Axle)
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Tools Required:
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J 6627-A Wheel Stud Remover
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist and allow the axle to hang free.
2. Remove the wheel, tire and brake drum.
3. Use the J 6627-A in order to remove the stud from the axle flange.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Start the new stud into the axle flange hole by pressing firmly with your hand.
2. Thread the lug nut on the stud with the flat side of the lug nut to the vehicle.
3. Tighten the lug nut in order to draw the stud into the rear of the flange.
4. Thread the lug nut oft the stud.
5. Install the wheel, tire and brake drum.
6. Lower the vehicle.
Wheel Stud Replacement (Full-Floating Axle)
Wheel studs are serrated and may also be swaged in place; however, the replacement procedure remains the same for both types of installation.