GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Pontiac
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2005
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G6
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General Information
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Vibration Diagnosis and Correction
🢒 Wheel Stud Replacement
Tools Required
J 43631
Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Using the
J 43631
, release the wheel stud from the bearing hub and discard the stud .
Installation Procedure
Install a NEW stud into the bearing/hub assembly. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
Install and tighten a wheel nut (1) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing/hub flange.
Remove the wheel nut (1) and the washers (3).
Install the brake rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.