Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Wheel Stud Replacement Wheels
Tools Required
J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.Remove the wheel bearing/hub replacement. Refer toRear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
Using the J 43631 ball joint remover, press out the wheel stud from the wheel bearing/hub assembly.Installation Procedure
Install the wheel stud to the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the bearing side ofthe hub flange.Place flat washers over the wheel stud being installed.Install the wheel nut or a hex head nut to the wheel stud.Gradually tighten the nut in order to draw the stud into the hub flange until thehead of the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.Remove the nut and flat washers.Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.Lower the vehicle.
Wheel Stud Replacement Wheels
Tools Required J–43631 -Ball Joint RemoverFor regional equivalent tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Removal ProcedureRaise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the tire ...
Tire and Wheel Balancing (Balancing/Wheel Weights) Wheels
Use 3M wheel weights, refer toAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealersfor application.Surface of the wheel must be clean and dry.All tire and wheel assemblies are to be checked for statictolerance o ...
Other materials:
Gas Strut(s)
The vehicle may be equipped with
gas strut(s) to provide assistance in
lifting and holding open the hood/
trunk/liftgate system in full open
position.
Warning
If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured. Tak ...