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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install a replacement stud in the wheel hub.
  2. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub (2).
  3. Install the wheel nut (1) with the flat side against the washers (3).
    NOTE: Fully seat the wheel stud against the hub flange (2).
  4. Tighten the wheel nut (1) until the wheel stud is fully seated against the hub flange.
  5. Back off the wheel nut (1) and remove the washers (3).
    Fig 1: Wheel Nuts And Washers
    G01720550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR (FRONT) .
  7. Install the brake caliper and bracket. Refer to CALIPER (FRONT) .
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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