GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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1999
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Chevy C Silverado - 2WD
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Suspension
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Front Suspension
🢒 Wheel Stud Replacement
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 43631
Ball Joint Separator
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 caliper. Refer to
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
.
Remove the rotor. Refer to
Front Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Remove the wheel stud from the front hub flange using
J 43631
.
Installation Procedure
Install the new stud into the front hub flange hole using firm hand pressure.
Install 4 washers to the new wheel stud
Thread a lug nut onto the new stud with the flat side facing the front hub flange .
Tighten the lug nut until the stud contacts the back of the front hub flange.
Remove the lug nut.
Remove the washers
Install the rotor. Refer to
Front Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Install the caliper. Refer to
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the safety stands.
Lower the vehicle.