GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Pontiac
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2004
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Sunfire
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Suspension
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Front Suspension
🢒 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
in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
.
Remove the wheel stud (1) from the hub and bearing assembly (2) using the
J 43631
.
Discard the stud.
Installation Procedure
Install the replacement stud into the hub and bearing assembly (2).
Add enough washers in order to draw the stud into the hub (2).
Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers (3).
Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
Back off the wheel nut (1) and remove the washers (3).
Install the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.