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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 35917 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

  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 Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

  4. Object Number: 649304  Size: SH
  5. Using J 35917 press the stud from the wheel bearing and hub.
  6. Remove the stud at the innermost notch in the knuckle, on the caliper side of the knuckle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 161272  Size: SH
  1. Install a new stud. Use washers and wheel nuts to draw the stud into the hub and seat the wheel stud.
  2. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  3. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Lower the vehicle.