Tools Required

J 6627-A Tie Rod Puller

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the rear wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
4. Separate the backing plate from the rear hub. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement .



5. Use the J 6627-A in order to extract the stud (1) from the hub (2).

1. Install a replacement stud in the wheel hub.
2. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub (2).
3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers (3).

Important: Fully seat the wheel stud against the hub flange (2).

4. Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
5. Back off the wheel nut (1) and remove the washers (3).
6. Install the backing plate. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement .
7. Install the rear wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
9. Lower the vehicle.