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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. Object Number: 649304  Size: SH
  4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  5. Using J 35917 press out the wheel stud .
  6. Remove the stud at the innermost notch in the steering knuckle, on the caliper side of the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 165253  Size: SH
  1. Install a new stud. Use washers (1) and wheel nuts (2) to draw the stud into the hub and seat the stud.
  2. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  3. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Lower the vehicle.