Wheel Stud Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and 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 front wheel bearing assembly. Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .

Procedure

1. Rotate the wheel bearing so that the wheel stud to be removed is located where there is a relief in the wheel bearing casting.
2. Using the CH 43631  remover, remove and discard the wheel stud from the wheel bearing. Replace with NEW only.
3. When installing the wheel stud, use the proper amount of washers to allow the wheel stud to be fully seated against the wheel bearing flange.
4. Use a wheel nut with the flat side of the wheel nut facing the washers to fully seat the wheel stud.