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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 35917 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 Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 649304  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 35917 , remove the wheel stud at the inner most notch in the knuckle on the caliper side of the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 161272  Size: SH
  1. Install the new wheel stud.
  2. Using washers and a wheel nut, pull the wheel stud in position.
  3. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the brake caliper and bolts. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.
  6. Install the wheel and the tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  7. Lower the vehicle.