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Chevrolet Trax: Wheel stud replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Suspension & Steering / Rear Suspension / Repair instructions / Wheel stud replacement

Special Tools

CH 43631 Ball Joint Separator

For the regional equivalent tool, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (With Disc Brakes), Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (With Drum Brakes).

Fig. 20: Wheel Bearing Hub/Assembly And Separator
Fig. 20: Wheel Bearing Hub/Assembly And Separator

NOTE: Ensure that the wheel bearing and hub flange is securely tighten in the vise.

  1. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly (2) in a suitable vise.
  2. Using the CH 43631 separator (1), remove and discard the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and hub assembly.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 21: Wheel Stud
Fig. 21: Wheel Stud

NOTE: Ensure that the wheel stud is properly aligned in the wheel hub flange.

  1. Position the NEW wheel stud (1) in the wheel bearing and hub assembly

Fig. 22: Wheel Nut And Washers
Fig. 22: Wheel Nut And Washers

  1. Using three washers (2) and an old wheel nut (1), tighten the wheel nut (1) until the wheel stud is seated in the wheel bearing and hub flange.
  2. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly from the vise.
  3. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (With Disc Brakes), Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (With Drum Brakes).
  4. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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