OEM 2004 Toyota Prius Wheel Stud

2004 Toyota Prius Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace a Wheel Stud on the Front Axle on 2004 Toyota Prius?

  A: The bolt replacement of the Front Wheel Stud requires users to first disconnect the front wheel followed by removing the front disc brake caliper assembly LH before you extract the front disc. Users need to apply matchmarks to the hub axle's lower end and the front disc. Through the use of Special Service Tool: 09628-10011 remove the front axle wheel stud LH from both the front disc brake dust cover LH and steering knuckle cut out. To install the new front wheel stud pass it through both the front disc brake dust cover LH and steering knuckle cut out until it reaches the front axle hub LH. Then install the plate washer on the front axle hub nut LH before tightening the front wheel stud LH to (M12 x P1.5 mm) using a plate washer with a minimum thickness of 5mm. Installation of the front wheel and front disc brake caliper assembly LH should be done after front disc alignment through matchmarks between front disc and front axle hub. The front wheel installation requires torque applications of 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.).