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2014 SUSPENSION Tires & Wheels - Service Information - Compass & Patriot

STUD, WHEEL, REAR

REMOVAL

NOTE:

Use the following procedure to remove one of five studs

on one wheel hub.

1. Access and remove rear brake rotor. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE,

REMOVAL .

CAUTION: Do not hammer wheel mounting studs out of

Fig. 37: Right Rear Wheel Stud Removal Using 8677

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

2. Install Remover (1), Special Tool (special tool #8677, Remover, Ball Joint),

on the hub flange (2) and wheel stud (3).

3. Rotate the hub around until an open spot is found directly behind the wheel

stud.

4. Tighten the Remover, pushing the wheel mounting stud out the rear of the

hub flange. When the shoulder of the stud is past the flange, remove the

Remover from the hub.

5. Remove the stud from the hub flange.

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the hub. Damage to the wheel bearing will

occur, leading to premature bearing failure.

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