Special Tools

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

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 wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
4. Using J 43631 remove the wheel stud from the wheel bearing.

1. Install the new stud from the back side of the hub.
2. Install flat washers on the wheel stud.

Important: Ensure that the wheel stud is fully seated against the wheel hub flange.

3. With the flat side of a wheel nut against the washers, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the wheel hub flange.
4. Remove the nut and washer.
5. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
7. Lower the vehicle.