Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement Rear Wheel Drive

Tools Required

J 9746-02 Wheel Stud Remover

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the hub assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .



4. Remove the wheel hub bolts using a press.

•	Support the rotor/hub using the J 9746-02 in order to prevent damage to the rotor face.

•	Do not damage the wheel mounting surface on the rotor/hub flange.

1. Support the rotor/hub with the J 9746-02 in order to prevent damage to the rotor face.

Install the new, serrated bolt into the hole in the rotor/hub.

2. Tap in the bolt lightly with a hammer in order to start the bolt into the hole.

Make sure the bolt is square with the rotor/hub.

3. Use a press in order to fully seat the bolt.
4. Install the hub assembly onto the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
5. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.

Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive

Tools Required

J 6627-A Tie Rod Puller

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.

Notice: Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake line.

3. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.




Important: Do not hammer on a wheel bolt.

4. Remove the hub bolt using the J 6627-A .

1. Install the hub bolt to the hub and bearing assembly.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install four washers and the nut to the bolt.

Tighten

1. Tighten the nut. Draw in the bolt.
2. Remove the nut and the washers.
3. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
4. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
5. Lower the vehicle.