GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Buick
🢒
2009
🢒
Regal
🢒
Suspension
🢒
Rear Suspension
🢒 Wheel Stud Replacement
Special Tools
J 43631
Ball Joint Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools
.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Use
J 43631
remover to remove and discard the wheel stud.
Installation Procedure
Install the NEW wheel stud into the wheel bearing hub.
Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers.
Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing hub flange.
Remove the wheel nut (1) and the washers (3).
Install the brake rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.