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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 649304  Size: SH
  5. Using J 43631 press the stud from the wheel bearing/hub.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 161272  Size: SH
  1. Install a new stud. Use washers and a wheel nut and pull the new stud into the hub.
  2. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
  3. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Lower the vehicle.