GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2004
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Astro - 4WD
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General Information
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Vibration Diagnosis and Correction
🢒 Wheel Stud Replacement
Tools Required
J 43631
Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Remove the wheel stud from the axle flange using the
J 43631
.
Installation Procedure
Install the stud into the axle flange .
Install the 4 washers and the lug nut to the stud.
Tighten the lug nut in order to draw the stud into the flange until the stud fully seats.
Remove the lug nut and the washers.
Install the rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.