GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
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2004
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Colorado Pickup - 2WD
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Suspension
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Front Suspension
🢒 Wheel Stud Replacement
Tools Required
J 43631
Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to
Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange using the
J 43631
.
Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange.
Installation Procedure
Install the new stud into the hub flange hole using firm hand pressure.
Install 4 washers to the new wheel stud.
Thread a wheel nut onto the new stud with the flat side facing the front hub flange .
Tighten the lug nut until the stud contacts the back of the hub flange.
Remove the wheel nut.
Remove the washers.
Install the brake rotor. Refer to
Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the safety stands.
Lower the vehicle.