Wheel Stud Replacement for Oldsmobile Alero 2002

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Separator

Important: Use a 36 mm (1.42 in) wheel bolt for front service replacement only.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake caliper and bracket. Hang the caliper and the bracket from the vehicle. DO NOT allow the caliper and the bracket to hang by the brake hose. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.



5. Use J 43631 in order to extract the stud from the hub.

1. Install a replacement stud in the wheel hub.
2. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub (2).
3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers (3).

Important: Fully seat the wheel stud against the hub flange (2).

4. Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
5. Back off the wheel nut (1) and remove the washers (3).
6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
7. Install the brake caliper and bracket. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
9. Lower the vehicle.