Special Tools

CH-43661 Ball Joint Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

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 and support the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly, and remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
4. Remove the bearing hub, refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
5. Use CH-43661 remover to release the wheel stud from the bearing hub and discard the stud.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the NEW wheel stud into the wheel bearing hub.
2. Add enough washers (1) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
3. Install the wheel nut (2) with the flat side against the washers.
4. Tighten the wheel nut (2) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing hub flange.
5. Remove the wheel nut (2) and the washers (1).
6. Install the bearing hub, refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
7. Install the brake rotor, and install the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
9. Lower the vehicle.