Buick Regal: Wheel Stud Replacement

Special Tools

CH-43631 Ball Joint Separator

Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools

Removal Procedure

1. Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Remove.

2.

Use the CH-43631 separator (1) to remove the wheel stud (2) from the flange on the hub assembly and DISCARD.

Installation Procedure

1.

Position the NEW wheel stud (1) in the flange of the hub assembly.

2. Install flat washers (2) and an OLD wheel nut (3) on the wheel stud (1).

3. Use a suitable tool to prevent the flange on the hub assembly from rotating.

4. Tighten the wheel nut (3) until the wheel stud (1) is fully seated.

5. Remove the wheel nut and flat washers.

6. Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Install.

STRUT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal Procedure

1. Air Inlet Grille Panel - Remove.

2.

{ If equipped }Electrical Connector(1) - Disconnect.

3. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.

4.

Front Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness@Strut Assembly - Unclip.

5. Front Brake Hose(2)@Strut Assembly - Separate.

6.

Front Stabilizer Shaft Link(1)@Strut Assembly - Separate.

7.

Steering Knuckle Nut(1) - Remove[2x].

8. Steering Knuckle Bolt(2) - Remove and DISCARD[2x].

9.

Front Suspension Strut Mount Bolt(1) - Remove[4x].

10.

Remove the front suspension strut assembly (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1.

Inspect the front suspension strut mount (1) before positioning the front suspension strut assembly on the vehicle. The strut assembly MUST be installed with the larger ribs of the strut mount facing inboard.

2.

Position the front suspension strut assembly (1) to the vehicle.

3.

Prepare the Front Suspension Strut Mount Bolts (1) for installation:

1. Clean ALL of the OLD thread locking adhesive from each bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
2. Apply NEW thread locking adhesive to 2/3 of the threaded length of each bolt.
3. Ensure there are NO gaps in the thread locking adhesive along the filled area of each bolt.

4. Front Suspension Strut Mount Bolt(1) - Install, but do NOT tighten[4x].

5.

CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component.

Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

Steering Knuckle Bolt(2) - Install NEW[2x]

CAUTION: Fastener Caution.

6. Steering Knuckle Nut(1) - Install and tighten[2x]

1. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: (45 - 60 degrees)

7.

Front Stabilizer Shaft Link(1)@Strut Assembly - Install.

8.

Front Brake Hose(2)@Strut Assembly - Install.

9. Front Wheel Speed Sensor(1)@Steering Knuckle - Install.

10. Install the front tire and wheel assembly.

11. Lower the vehicle completely.

12.

Tighten the front suspension strut mount bolts (1) in a DIAGONAL pattern to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

13.

{ If equipped }Electrical Connector(1) - Connect.

14. Air Inlet Grille Panel - Install.

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