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Metric Wheel Nuts and Bolts Description for Chevrolet Malibu 1998

All models use metric wheels nuts and wheel studs. The nut will have the word metric stamped on the face and the stud will have the letter M stamped into the threaded end. The word metric is stamped on the head.

The thread size of the metric wheels nuts and wheel studs are M12x1.5. This signifies:

    • M = Metric
    • 12 = Diameter in millimeters
    • 1.5 = Millimeters per thread

If you find a broken stud, refer to Wheel Stud Replacement in Front Suspension or to Wheel Stud Replacement in Rear Suspension for the replacement procedure.