Wheel Lug Studs

Removal & Installation

Front Disc Brakes W/Integral Hub & Rotor

To Remove:

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

   CAUTION
   Failure to support the brake caliper could result in brake hose failure.

3. Remove and support the brake caliper.
4. Remove the rotor from the spindle.
5. Support the rotor using press bars.

   Rotor and stud

   Pressing the stud from the rotor

6. Drive the stud out using an arbor press.

NOTE: If a press is not available, carefully drive the old stud out using a blunt drift. Ensure that the rotor is properly and evenly supported or damage may result.

To Install:

1. Clean the stud hole with a wire brush and start the new stud with a hammer and drift pin.

   Stud installation

2. Finish installing the stud with the press.

   NOTE: If a press is not available, use the following procedure:

   1. Start the lug stud through the bore in the hub.
   2. Place approximately four flat washers over the stud and thread the lug nut to the stud.
   3. Hold the hub/rotor while tightening the lugnut. Draw the stud into position.
   4. Remove the lug nut and washers.

      CAUTION  
      Ensure that the stud is fully seated.

   5. Install the brake rotor.
   6. Install the brake caliper.
   7. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

      Wheel lug nut tightening sequence

   8. Torque the lug nuts to specification.
   9. Lower the vehicle.

Front & Rear Disc Brakes W/Removable Rotor

To Remove:

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

   CAUTION
   Failure to support the brake caliper could result in brake hose failure.

3. Remove and support the brake caliper.
4. W/rear disc brakes, remove the anchor bracket.
5. Remove the brake rotor from the hub/axle flange.

   Removing stud with C-clamp and socket

6. Use a large C-clamp and socket to press the stud from the hub/axle flange.

To Install:

1. Clean the stud hole with a wire brush.
2. Start the lug stud through the bore in the hub/axle flange.

   Installing lug stud

3. Place approximately four flat washers over the stud and thread the lug nut to the stud.
4. Hold the axle hub/flange while tightening the lugnut. Draw the stud into position.
5. Remove the lug nut and washers.

   CAUTION
   Ensure that the stud is fully seated.

6. Install the brake rotor.
7. W/rear disc brakes install the anchor bracket.
8. Install the brake caliper.
9. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

   Wheel lug nut tightening sequence

10. Torque the lug nuts to specification.
11. Lower the vehicle.

Rear W/Drum Brakes

To Remove:

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

   Exploded view of the drum, axle flange and stud

3. Remove the brake drum from the axle shaft flange.
4. Remove the brake shoes if necessary to provide clearance.

   Removing stud with C-clamp and socket

5. Use a large C-clamp and socket to press the stud from the axle flange.

To Install:

1. Clean the stud hole with a wire brush.
2. Start the lug stud through the bore in the axle flange.

   Installing lug stud

3. Place approximately four flat washers over the stud and thread the lug nut to the stud.
4. Hold the axle flange while tightening the lugnut. Draw the stud into position.
5. Remove the lug nut and washers.

   CAUTION
   Ensure that the stud is fully seated.

6. Install the brake shoes if removed.
7. Install the brake drum.
8. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

   Wheel lug nut tightening sequence

9. Torque the lug nuts to specification.
10. Lower the vehicle.