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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Placing Flat Washers Over The Wheel Stud
    GM933008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the wheel stud to the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the bearing side of the hub flange.
  2. Place flat washers over the wheel stud being installed.
  3. Install the wheel nut or a hex head nut to the wheel stud.
  4. Gradually tighten the nut in order to draw the stud into the hub flange until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
  5. Remove the nut and flat washers.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly & Mounting Bolts
    GM933099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the steering knuckle. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front .
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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