Wheel Studs. Removal and Installation

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) Remover, tie rod end

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. 1
   Remove the brake drum.
   Refer to: Brake Drum (206-02 Drum Brake, Removal and Installation).
2. 2

   NOTICE: Never use a hammer to remove a wheel stud. This may damage the wheel hub.

   Press the wheel stud out of the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange.
   Use the special service tool: 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) Remover, tie rod end.

   

Installation

1. 1
   • Tighten the wheel nut until the stud seats on the wheel hub flange.

   • Discard the nut.

   

2. 2
   Install the brake drum.
   Refer to: Brake Drum (206-02 Drum Brake, Removal and Installation).