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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 brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

  5. Object Number: 595784  Size: SH
  6. Use the J 35917 in order to press the wheel stud from the bearing/hub.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install a new wheel stud from the back side of the bearing/hub.

  2. Object Number: 65317  Size: SH
  3. Install 3 flat washers (1) to the wheel stud (3).
  4. Install a hex nut (2) to the wheel stud (3).

  5. Object Number: 175950  Size: SH
  6. Tighten the hex nut until the stud head is fully seated in the bearing/hub flange.
  7. Remove the hex nut and the washers from the wheel stud.
  8. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  9. Install the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.