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For 1990-2009 cars only

Wheel Stud Replacement 4WD

Tools Required

J 6627-A Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the hub with the bearings and the seals. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
  5. If the vehicle has ABS, remove the wheel speed sensor ring from the hub. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Reluctor Wheel Replacement in Antilock Brake System.

  6. Object Number: 639263  Size: SH
  7. Use the J 6627-A in order to remove the 5 wheel bolts from the hub (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 464781  Size: SH
  1. Align the serrations in the wheel bolts (2) with the serrations in the bolt holes. Use a hydraulic press (1) in order to install the 5 wheel bolts.
  2. If the vehicle has ABS, install the wheel speed sensor ring. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Reluctor Wheel Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
  3. Install the hub, the bearings, and the seals. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
  4. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.

Wheel Stud Replacement 2WD

Tools Required

J 6627-A Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the hub with the bearings and the seals. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
  5. If the vehicle has ABS, remove the wheel speed sensor ring from the hub. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Reluctor Wheel Replacement in Antilock Brake System.

  6. Object Number: 639263  Size: SH
  7. Use the J 6627-A in order to remove the 5 wheel bolts from the hub (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 464781  Size: SH
  1. Align the serrations in the wheel bolts (2) with the serrations in the bolt holes. Use a hydraulic press (1) in order to install the 5 wheel bolts.
  2. If the vehicle has ABS, install the wheel speed sensor ring. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Reluctor Wheel Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
  3. Install the hub, the bearings, and the seals. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
  4. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.