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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 42066 Rear Hub Holding Tool
    • J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

  2. Object Number: 1383072  Size: SH
  3. Use a drill in order to remove the heads of the 3 rivets that retain the front brake shield (1) to the knuckle.
  4. Use a drill in order to remove the remains of the rivets from the shield and from the knuckle.
  5. Rotate the shield to the 11:00 position in order to align the access hole in the shield with the recess in the knuckle (2).
  6. Rotate the hub in order to align the stud with the access hole in the shield and the recess in the knuckle.
  7. Install the J 42066 , or the equivalent tool, and 2 wheel nuts onto 2 studs in order to prevent the hub from turning.

  8. Object Number: 649304  Size: SH
  9. Use the J 43631 , or the equivalent tool, in order to remove the wheel stud.
  10. Use the same process in order to remove the other 4 wheel studs.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1383072  Size: SH
  1. Align the wheel stud hole in the hub with the access hole in the shield (1) and the recess in the knuckle (2).
  2. CAUTION:: If one stud is damaged, replace all the studs. A loose-running wheel may cause only one stud to break, but the other studs could have internal fatigue. Replacing only the broken stud and remounting the wheel may cause further damage and personal injury. If the stud holes in the wheels have become enlarged or distorted, replace the wheel.

  3. Install the wheel stud into the stud hole.

  4. Object Number: 65317  Size: SH
  5. Install 3 washers (1) and a wheel nut (2) onto the wheel stud (3).
  6. Install the J 42066 , or the equivalent tool, and 2 wheel nuts onto 2 studs in order to prevent the hub from turning.
  7. Tighten the wheel nut (2) in order to seat the wheel stud.
  8. Use the same process in order to install the other 4 wheel studs.
  9. Remove the wheel nut and the 3 washers.
  10. Remove the J 42066 , or the equivalent tool, and the 2 wheel nuts.

  11. Object Number: 1353825  Size: SH
  12. Verify the position of the brake shield (7) is correct in order to provide clearance for the brake caliper.
  13. Install a pop-rivet (4) to the round hole (3) in order to retain the shield to the knuckle.
  14. Install 2 pop-rivets to the 2 remaining holes (8).
  15. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.