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Wheel Stud Replacement Drum Brakes

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 6627-A Wheel Stud Remover

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 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. Notice: Do not hammer on brake drum as damage to the bearing or deformation of the drum could result.

  4. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.

  5. Object Number: 165280  Size: SH
  6. Remove the wheel stud (2) using the J 6627-A .
  7. Dispose of the stud (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 165253  Size: SH
  1. Install a new stud. Insert the stud from the back side of the hub (2).
  2. Install 4  flat washers (3) on the stud.
  3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side toward the washers (3).
  4. Tighten the nut (1) until the stud head is properly seated in the hub flange (2).
  5. Remove the nut (1) and washers (3).
  6. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.

Wheel Stud Replacement Disc Brakes

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 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 wheel hub and bearing assembly.

  4. Object Number: 165280  Size: SH
  5. Install the wheel hub and bearing in a vise.
  6. Remove the wheel stud (2) using the J 6627-A .
  7. Dispose of the stud (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 165253  Size: SH
  1. Install a new stud. Insert the stud from the back side of the hub (2).
  2. Install 4 flat washers (3) on the stud.
  3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side toward the washers (3)
  4. Tighten the nut until the stud is properly seated in the hub flange (2).
  5. Remove the nut (1) and washers (3).
  6. Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.