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Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Separator

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 649304  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the wheel stud from the axle flange using the J 43631 .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 690039  Size: SH
  1. Install the stud into the axle flange .
  2. Install the 4 washers and the lug nut to the stud.
  3. Tighten the lug nut in order to draw the stud into the flange until the stud fully seats.
  4. Remove the lug nut and the washers.
  5. Install the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.