Rear

Wheel Studs

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)

Removal





Vehicles equipped with air suspension

1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

Turn the air suspension service switch off.

All vehicles
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove rear brake disc.





5. Using the special tool, press the lug bolt Tom its seat and discard.

Installation

CAUTION: Never use air tools to install lug bolts. The serrations can be stripped from the stud.





All vehicles
1. Insert a new lug bolt in the hole in the axle flange, making sure serrations are aligned with those in the flange.





2. Place four flat washers over the outside end of the lug bolt, and thread a standard lug nut with the flat side against the washers.
3. Tighten the lug nut until the lug bolt head seats against the back side of the axle flange.
4. Remove the lug nut and washers.
5. Install the rear brake disc.
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
7. Lower the vehicle.





Vehicles equipped with air suspension
8. Turn the air suspension service switch on.