GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2003
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Impala
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Suspension
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Front Suspension
🢒 Wheel Stud Replacement
Tools Required
J 6627-A
Tie Rod Puller
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the brake caliper and bracket. Hang the caliper and the bracket from the vehicle. DO NOT allow the caliper and the bracket to hang by the brake hose. Refer to
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
.
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to
Front Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Use the
J 6627-A
in order to extract the stud (1) from the hub (2).
Installation Procedure
Install a replacement stud in the wheel hub.
Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub (2).
Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers (3).
Important:
Fully seat the wheel stud against the hub flange (2).
Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
Back off the wheel nut (1) and remove the washers (3).
Install the brake rotor. Refer to
Front Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Install the brake caliper and bracket. Refer to
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.