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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Separator

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 360807  Size: SH
  5. Remove the wheel stud (1) from the hub and bearing assembly (2) using the J 43631 .
  6. Discard the stud.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 165253  Size: SH
  1. Install the replacement stud into the hub and bearing assembly (2).
  2. Add enough washers in order to draw the stud into the hub (2).
  3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers (3).
  4. Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
  5. Back off the wheel nut (1) and remove the washers (3).
  6. Install the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.