GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Suzuki
🢒
2008
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XL-7 FWD
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Suspension
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Front Suspension
🢒 Wheel Stud Replacement
Tools Required
J 43631
Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
.
Using the
J 43631
, press out the wheel stud from the wheel bearing/hub assembly.
Installation Procedure
Install the wheel stud to the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the bearing side of the hub flange.
Place flat washers over the wheel stud being installer.
Install the wheel nut or a hex head nut to the wheel stud.
Gradually tighten the nut in order to draw the stud into the hub flange until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
Remove the nut and flat washers.
Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the steering knuckle. Refer to
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.