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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 35917 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 Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

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

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 161272  Size: SH
  1. Install a new wheel stud .
  2. Using washers and a wheel nut, pull the wheel stud in position.
  3. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Lower the vehicle.