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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 .
  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. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice 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.