Wheel Bolt Replacement
Special Tools Required

Ball joint remover, 28 mm
 07MAC-SL00201
Front
  • Do not use a hammer or air or electric impact tools to remove and install the wheel bolts.
  • Be careful not to damage the threads of the wheel bolts.
  1. Remove the front hub.
  1. Separate the wheel bolt (A) from the hub (B) using a hydraulic press. Support the hub with hydraulic press attachments (C) or equivalent tools.
    NOTE:
    • Before installing the new wheel bolt, clean the mating surface on the bolt and the hub.
    • The illustration shows a front hub.
  1. Insert the new wheel bolt into the hub while aligning the splined surfaces on the hub hole with the wheel bolt.
    NOTE:
    • Degrease all around the wheel bolt and the threaded section of the nut.
    • Make sure the wheel bolt is installed vertically in relation to the hub disc surface.
    • Do not install the nut and washers that have been used as tools on a vehicle.
  1. Press the wheel bolt using a hydraulic press. Support the hub with hydraulic press attachments or equivalent tools.
  1. Install the front hub .
    NOTE: If you cannot tighten the wheel nut to the specified torque value when installing the wheel, replace the front hub or rear hub bearing unit as an assembly.