Wheel Stud Replacement for Buick LeSabre 1998

Tools Required

J 6627-A Stud Remover

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.



3. Remove the brake caliper. Support the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
4. Remove the rotor.
5. Use the J 6627-A in order to press out the stud (1).
6. Remove the stud at the innermost notch in the knuckle, on the caliper side of the knuckle.

1. Install a new stud. Use washers (1) and wheel nuts (2).
2. Install the rotor.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Tighten
Tighten the caliper bolts to 51 N·m (38 lb ft).

4. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.