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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 in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in General Information.
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

  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 in Disc Brakes.
  3. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Lower the vehicle.