2002 Buick LeSabre Wheel Hub Bolt

You mustn't use a silicone-based adhesive or apply the Permatex (R) around the threads in a circular pattern. You can apply a single bead across the threads approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) in length, 5 mm (0.2 in) in height, and 5 mm (0.2 in) in width.

You can replace any missing plastic wheel nut covers with the appropriate covers and apply Permatex(R) Form A Gasket Sealant(R) to the threads of all the plastic wheel nut covers, finger tight plus a 1/4 turn with a hand wrench.

The removal procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel, the brake rotor, and using J35917 remove the wheel stud at the innermost notch.

The removal procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel and the brake rotor, using J35917 press the stud to the wheel bearing/hub, then remove the stud at the innermost notch in the knuckle, on the caliper side of the knuckle.

The installation procedure is to install the new stud from the back side of the hub, install flat washers on the wheel stud, with the flat side of a wheel nut against the washers, and tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the wheel hub flange, install the brake rotor, the tire, and wheel, and lower the vehicle.