For 1990-2009 cars

#### Tools Required

J 35917 Ball Joint Remover

### Removal Procedure

Warning: If you are replacing the wheel(s), the wheel stud(s), the wheel nut(s) or the wheel bolt(s), install only new GM original equipment parts. Installation of used parts or non-GM original equipment parts may cause the wheel to loosen, loss of tire air pressure, poor vehicle handling and loss of vehicle control resulting in personal injury.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
4. Use the J 35917 in order to press the wheel stud (1) from the bearing/hub (2).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install a new wheel stud from the back side of the bearing/hub.
2. Install 3 flat washers (1) to the wheel stud (3).
3. Install a hex nut (2) to the wheel stud (3).
4. Tighten the hex nut until the stud head is fully seated in the bearing/hub flange.
5. Remove the hex nut and the washers from the wheel stud.
6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
8. Lower the vehicle.