SECTION 204-01: Front Suspension
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Wheel Studs


Special Tool(s)
Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw
211-023 (T74P-3044-A1)

Removal

  1. NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

    NOTE: Make sure the steering wheel is in the unlocked position.

    Remove the brake disc. Refer to Section 206-03 .
  1. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
  1. Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, remove the wheel stud.

Installation

  1. NOTE: Make sure to use washers that have an ID that is larger than the OD of the wheel stud serrations. Use enough washers (approximately 4) to allow the wheel stud to fully seat against the hub flange.

    Position the wheel stud in the flange, making sure the serrations on the stud line up with the serrations in the flange. Install the washers and a reversed wheel nut.
  1. NOTICE: Do not use power tools to install the wheel stud or damage to the flange may occur.

    Tighten the wheel nut until the stud is seated against the hub flange.
  1. Remove the wheel nut and the washers. Discard the wheel nut.
  1. Install the brake disc. Refer to Section 206-03 .