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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 35917 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

  2. Object Number: 185403  Size: SH
  3. Remove the brake caliper and the support caliper. Refer to brakes.
  4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brakes.
  5. Remove the wheel stud with the J 35917 .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 161272  Size: SH
  1. Install the new stud from the back side of the hub.
  2. Install flat washers on the wheel stud.
  3. Important: Ensure that the wheel stud is fully seated against the wheel hub flange.

  4. With the flat side of a wheel nut against the washers, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the wheel hub flange.
  5. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brakes.
  6. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Brakes.
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.