GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Saturn
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2003
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ION
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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 assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
in Drum Brakes.
Using the
J 43631
, remove and discard the wheel stud.
Installation Procedure
Install the NEW wheel stud into the wheel bearing hub.
Add enough washers (1) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
Install the wheel nut (2) with the flat side against the washers.
Tighten the wheel nut until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing hub flange.
Remove the wheel nut and the washers.
Install the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
in Drum Brakes.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.