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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Separator

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 caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 360807  Size: SH
  5. Remove the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
  6. Remove the wheel stud from the front hub flange using J 43631 .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 360751  Size: SH
  1. Install the new stud into the front hub flange hole using firm hand pressure.
  2. Install 4 washers to the new wheel stud.
  3. Thread a wheel nut onto the new stud with the flat side facing the front hub flange .
  4. Tighten the lug nut until the stud contacts the back of the front hub flange.
  5. Remove the wheel nut.
  6. Remove the washers.
  7. Install the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
  8. Install the caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Remove the safety stands.
  11. Lower the vehicle.