Wheel Stud Replacement (Front Suspension)

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra J

Section

Front Suspension › Repair Instructions › Wheel Stud Replacement

SuspensionWheel Stud Replacement

Wheel Stud Replacement Removal Procedure 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.

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