GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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1998
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Express
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Driveline/Axle
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Rear Drive Axle
🢒 Wheel Stud Replacement
Tools Required
J 6627-A
Wheel Stud Remover
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the wheel and tire from the vehicle. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires And Wheels.
Remove the brake drum from the vehicle. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
in Drum Brakes.
Remove the wheel stud from the axle flange using
J 6627-A
.
Installation Procedure
Place the wheel stud into the hole in the axle flange.
Pressing firmly with your hand, start the wheel stud into the hole in the axle flange.
Thread a lug nut with the flat side to the vehicle onto the wheel stud.
Tighten the lug nut, drawing the stud into the rear of the flange.
Remove the lug nut.
Install the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
Drum Brakes.
Install the wheel and tire to the vehicle. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.