
STUD, WHEEL, REAR
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. Access and remove rear brake rotor. Refer to
ROTOR, BRAKE,
REMOVAL
.
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.
NOTE:
Use the following procedure to remove one of five studs
on one wheel hub.
CAUTION: Do not hammer wheel mounting studs out of
the hub. Damage to the wheel bearing will
occur, leading to premature bearing failure.
2014 Jeep Patriot Limited
2014 SUSPENSION Tires & Wheels - Service Information - Compass & Patriot
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