For 1990-2009 cars

#### Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

### Removal Procedure

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 wheel bearing/hub replacement. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
4. Using the J 43631 , press out the wheel stud from the wheel bearing/hub assembly.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the wheel stud to the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the bearing side of the hub flange.
2. Place flat washers over the wheel stud being installed.
3. Install the wheel nut or a hex head nut to the wheel stud.
4. Gradually tighten the nut in order to draw the stud into the hub flange until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
5. Remove the nut and flat washers.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
7. Lower the vehicle.