Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement RWD

Tools Required

J 9746-02 Wheel Stud Remover

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
2. Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the rotor. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .



4. Remove the wheel bolt.

•	Press the bolt out using an arbor press.

•	Do not damage the wheel mounting surface on the hub flange.

1. Install the bolt into the hole in the hub.

1.1.	Start the serrated bolt into the hole in the hub by tapping lightly with a hammer.

1.2.	The bolt must be square with the hub before pressing on the arbor.

2. Install the rotor. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
3. Install the wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
4. Lower the vehicle.

Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement S4WD

Tools Required

J 6627-A Wheel Stud Remover

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.

Notice: Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake line.

3. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.




Important: 

•	Do not hammer on a wheel bolt.

•	When you replace the wheel bolts on vehicles with four wheel antilock (4WAL) brakes, remove and replace only one wheel bolt at a time in order to prevent misalignment of the speed sensor tone wheel.

4. Remove the hub bolt using the J 6627-A .

1. Install the hub bolt to the hub and bearing assembly.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install four washers and the nut to the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the nut 130 N·m (95 lb ft), drawing in the bolt.

3. Remove the nut and the washers.
4. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
5. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.