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Wheel Stud Replacement Chevrolet TrailBlazer I

Front Suspension System: Removal & Installation 17 illustrations ~772 words

Wheel Stud Replacement

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

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Scheme 78: Removal Procedure
Scheme 78: Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes. IMPORTANT: Do not hammer on a wheel stud.
  4. Remove the wheel stud bolt using J 43631.

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Scheme 79: Installation Procedure
Scheme 79: Installation Procedure
  1. Install the wheel stud to the wheel hub and bearing. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install 4 washers and the nut to the wheel stud. Tighten Tighten the wheel stud nut to 130 N.m (95 lb ft), drawing in the wheel stud.
  3. Remove the nut and the washers.
  4. Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  5. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.

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Scheme 80: Removal Procedure
Scheme 80: Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the ABS sensor mounting bolt from the wheel hub and bearing.
  5. Remove the ABS sensor from the wheel hub and bearing.
  6. Remove the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.
  7. Remove the wheel hub and bearing from the steering knuckle.
  8. Remove the splash shield from the steering knuckle.

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Scheme 83: Installation Procedure
Scheme 83: Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the splash shield to the steering knuckle. Align the splash shield to the steering knuckle threaded holes.
  2. Install the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle. Align the threaded holes. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts. Tighten Tighten the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).
  4. Install the ABS sensor to the wheel hub and bearing.
  5. Install the ABS sensor mounting bolt to the wheel hub and bearing. Tighten Tighten the ABS sensor to the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
  6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the Vehicle.

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Scheme 86: Removal Procedure
Scheme 86: Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the tire and wheel center cap.
  2. Remove the drive axle nut.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  6. Disengage the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing. Place a brass drift against the outer end of the wheel drive shaft in order to protect the wheel drive shaft threads. Sharply strike the brass drift with the hammer. Do not attempt to remove the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing at this time.
  7. Remove the ABS sensor mounting bolt from the wheel hub and bearing.
  8. Remove the ABS sensor from the wheel hub and bearing.
  9. Remove the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.
  10. Remove the wheel hub and bearing from the steering knuckle.
  11. Remove the splash shield from the steering knuckle.

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Scheme 91: Installation Procedure
Scheme 91: Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the splash shield to the steering knuckle. Align the splash shield to the steering knuckle threaded holes.
  2. Install the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle. Align the threaded holes. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts. Tighten Tighten the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).
  4. Install the ABS sensor to the wheel hub and bearing.
  5. Install the ABS sensor mounting bolt to the wheel hub and bearing. Tighten Tighten the ABS sensor to the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
  6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the drive axle nut. Tighten Tighten the drive axle nut to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).
  10. Install the tire and wheel center cap.