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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Wheel Stud Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 6627-A Stud Remover

    Important: Use a 36 mm (1.42 in) wheel bolt for front service replacement only.

  1. Raise and suitable support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake caliper and bracket. Hang the caliper and the bracket from the vehicle. DO NOT allow the caliper and the bracket to hang by the brake hose. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  5. The stud must be 10-12 mm (0.4-0.5 in) shorter than the original 43 mm (1.69 in) stud for removal. Cut the bolt if necessary and position the hub in the six o'clock position.

    6. Object Number: 144028 Size: SH
  6. Use the J 6627-A in order to extract the stud from the hub.
  7. Clean the wheel hub, the flange, and the rotor of any corrosion, metal chips, or foreign material.

Installation Procedure

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.

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

    4. Important: Fully seat the wheel bolt against the hub flange.

  4. Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel bolt is fully seated against the hub flange.
  5. Back off the wheel nut and remove the washers.
  6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  7. Install the brake caliper and bracket. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.