Removal Procedure

CAUTION: If you are replacing the wheel(s), the wheel stud(s), the wheel nut(s) or the wheel bolt(s), install only new GM original equipment parts. Installation of used parts or non-GM original equipment parts may cause the wheel to loosen, loss of tire air pressure, poor vehicle handling and loss of vehicle control resulting in personal injury.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel.

Fig 1: Pressing Wheel Stud From Bearing/Hub
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Remove the brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR .
Use the J 35917 in order to press the wheel stud (1) from the bearing/hub (2).