Section 04-01A: Suspension, Front, 4x2
1996 F-Series Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Wheel Hub Bolt

 CAUTION: Service must be performed on any damaged components or the component that caused stud to require replacement.

 

Removal

  1. Raise the vehicle and install safety stands.

  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Section 04-04.

  1. Remove the front disc brake hub and rotor (1102). Refer to Section 06-03.

  1. Position the front disc brake hub and rotor in a press so ram pressure is not directly exerted on the surface of front disc brake hub and rotor. With appropriate press stock, press the lug bolt (1107) from the front disc brake hub and rotor. Discard the lug bolt.





  1. Inspect wheel lug nuts (1012) for damaged threads. Discard if damaged.

 

Installation

  1. Position a new lug bolt in the hole. Align the serrations of the new lug bolt with the serration marks from the old lug bolt.

  1. With a hammer, lightly tap the lug bolt until the serrations on the lug bolt are started in the hole. Make sure the lug bolt is not installed in an off-center position in front disc brake hub and rotor.

  1. Position the front disc brake hub and rotor in a press so the front disc brake hub and rotor is supported on the wheel mounting flange. Allow enough clearance for the lug bolt to pass through the hole. Do not apply ram pressure directly on the rotor surface of front disc brake hub and rotor.

  1. With appropriate press stock, press the lug bolt flush against the inner surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor.





  1. Install the front disc brake hub and rotor as described in Section 06-03.

  1. Replace any damaged wheel lug nuts.

  1. Install the wheel and tire.