GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Pontiac
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2002
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Firebird
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General Information
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General Information
🢒 Wheel Stud Replacement
Tools Required
J 43631
Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Remove the wheel stud using the
J 43631
.
Installation Procedure
Install a new stud. Insert the wheel stud from the back side of the wheel hub (2).
Install 4 flat washers (3) on the wheel stud.
Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side toward the washers (3)
Tighten the nut until the wheel stud is properly seated in the wheel hub flange (2).
Remove the nut (1) and washers (3).
Install the rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.