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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • C-4150-C Press Tool.
    • KM-468 Holding Bar.

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake disc. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1949943  Size: SH
  5. Attach the KM-468 (3), to the wheel hub (1) using two inverted wheel nuts (2).

  6. Object Number: 1949928  Size: SH
  7. Install a wheel nut (2) flush with the end of the wheel stud (3).
  8. Secure the KM-468 (5) and remove the wheel stud (3) from the wheel hub (4) using the C-4150-C (1).
  9. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for any additional wheel studs that require replacement.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1949929  Size: SH
  1. Install the replacement wheel stud (2) to the wheel hub flange (1).

  2. Object Number: 1949918  Size: SH

    Important: Suitable sized spacing washers (4) must be used to seat the wheel stud (2) fully.

  3. Install spacing washers (4) and a inverted wheel nut (3) onto the replacement wheel stud (2).
  4. Secure the KM-468 (1) and tighten the wheel nut (3) to pull the wheel stud (2) into place.
  5. Remove the wheel nut (3) and spacing washers (4).
  6. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for any additional studs that require replacement.
  7. Remove the KM-468 (1).
  8. Install the brake disc. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
  9. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Remove the safety stands.
  11. Lower the vehicle to the ground.