Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.




Important: Do not hammer on a wheel stud.

4. Remove the wheel stud using J 43631 .

1. Install the wheel stud to the wheel hub and bearing.
2. Install 4 washers to the wheel stud.
3. Thread a wheel nut onto the new stud with the flat side facing the hub flange.
4. Tighten the wheel nut until the new stud contacts the back of the hub flange.
5. Remove the wheel nut and the washers from the wheel stud.
6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
7. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.