Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.



4. Using the J 43631 , remove and discard the wheel stud.

1. Install the NEW wheel stud into the wheel bearing hub.
2. Add enough washers (1) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
3. Install the wheel nut (2) with the flat side against the washers.
4. Tighten the wheel nut until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing hub flange.
5. Remove the wheel nut and the washers.
6. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.