Wheel Stud Replacement Drum Brakes

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Separator

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 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.

Notice: Do not hammer on brake drum as damage to the bearing or deformation of the drum could result.

3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.



4. Remove the wheel stud using the J 43631 .
5. Dispose of the stud.

1. Install a new stud. Insert the stud from the back side of the hub (2).
2. Install 4  flat washers (3) on the stud.
3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side toward the washers (3).
4. Tighten the nut (1) until the stud head is properly seated in the hub flange (2).
5. Remove the nut (1) and washers (3).
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.

Wheel Stud Replacement Disc Brakes

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Separator

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 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 wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .



4. Install the wheel hub and bearing in a vise.
5. Remove the wheel stud using the J 43631 .
6. Dispose of the stud.

1. Install a new stud. Insert the stud from the back side of the hub (2).
2. Install 4 flat washers (3) on the stud.
3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side toward the washers (3)
4. Tighten the nut until the stud is properly seated in the hub flange (2).
5. Remove the nut (1) and washers (3).
6. Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.