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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 43631 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.

  3. Object Number: 144028  Size: SH
  4. Remove the hub and bearing assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  5. With the hub and bearing mounted in a vise, use the J 43631 in order to press out the stud.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 144018  Size: SH
  1. Install a new stud. Use washers (1) and a wheel nut (2) and pull the new stud into the hub.
  2. Install the hub and bearing into the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  3. Install the wheel and tire.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).

  5. Lower the vehicle.