Tools Required
J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement .
- Install 2 wheel nuts onto 2 studs.
- Use a pry bar on the 2 nuts in order to prevent the hub from turning.
- Use the
J 43631 in order to remove the wheel stud.
Installation Procedure
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.
- Install the wheel stud (3) into the stud hole.
- Install 3 washers and a wheel nut (2) onto the wheel stud.
- Install 2 wheel nuts onto 2 studs.
- Use a pry bar on the 2 nuts in order to prevent the hub from turning.
- Tighten the wheel nut (2) in order to seat the wheel stud.
- Remove the 3 wheel nuts and the 3 washers.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement .