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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 wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Notice: Do not hammer on brake drum as damage to the bearing or deformation of the drum could result.

  4. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.

  5. Object Number: 361843  Size: SH
  6. Remove the wheel stud (2) using the J 43631 .
  7. Dispose of the stud (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 144018  Size: SH
  1. Install a new stud. Insert the stud from the back side of the hub.
  2. Install 4 flat washers (1) on the stud.
  3. Install the wheel nut (2) with the flat side toward the washers (1).
  4. Tighten the nut (2) until the stud head is properly seated in the hub flange.
  5. Remove the nut (2) and washers (1).
  6. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
  7. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.