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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tool Required

J 6627-A Wheel Stud Remover


    Object Number: 65316  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Install J 6627-A onto the hub and over the wheel stud.
  4. Turn the forcing screw in until the wheel stud is pushed out of the hub.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 65317  Size: SH
  1. Install a new wheel stud (3) in the hub.
  2. Install some washers (1) onto the wheel stud.
  3. With the flat side of the wheel nut (2) against the washers, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the hub flange.
  4. Important: Make sure that the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.

  5. Remove the wheel nut and washers.
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.