GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Cadillac
🢒
2008
🢒
Escalade EXT
🢒
Driveline/Axle
🢒
Rear Drive Axle
🢒 Wheel Stud Replacement
Tools Required
J 43631
Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange using the
J 43631
.
Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange.
Installation Procedure
Install the new stud into the hub flange hole using firm hand pressure.
Install 4 washers to the new wheel stud.
Thread a wheel nut onto the new stud with the flat side facing the front hub flange .
Tighten the lug nut until the stud contacts the back of the hub flange.
Remove the wheel nut.
Remove the washers.
Install the brake rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the safety stands.
Lower the vehicle.