Dorman 610-544 Wheel Lug Stud - Front or Rear

Dorman Wheel Lug Stud for OE-Style Replacement

Dorman 610-544 is a metric wheel lug stud built from steel and tested to demanding automotive industry standards for strength, longevity, and safety. It is a direct-fit hardware solution for select Chevrolet, Saturn, and Pontiac applications that use an M12-1.50 serrated stud design.

Use this wheel lug stud when servicing wheel mounting hardware on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Equinox, Pontiac Torrent, and Saturn Vue. The serrated stud style helps secure the stud in the hub assembly, while the clockwise thread direction and metric thread pitch support proper wheel fastening on the listed applications.

Key Features

• Steel construction for durable wheel hardware service
• Metric thread size: M12-1.50
• Clockwise thread direction
• Serrated stud style for hub retention
• Thread length: 31.5 mm
• Designed for front and rear positions on listed vehicles
• Interchange reference: 96626400

Detailed Description

Dorman 610-544 is a wheel lug stud engineered for vehicles that require an M12-1.50 metric stud with a serrated shank. The carbon steel construction is tested to automotive industry standards to help deliver the strength and service life expected in wheel fastening hardware. With a 12 mm thread diameter, 1.5 thread pitch, and 31.5 mm thread length, this stud matches the specifications called out for the listed fitments.

Compatible With 2007-2009 Chevrolet Equinox, front and rear; 2007-2009 Pontiac Torrent, front and rear; 2008-2010 Saturn Vue, front and rear; and 2008-2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, front and rear. Dorman 610-544 is a practical OE-style replacement for wheel service where the original stud is worn, damaged, or no longer holding wheel torque correctly.

This part cross-references 96626400 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Stripped or damaged wheel stud threads
• Broken or bent lug studs from wheel service or impact
• Wheel fastening issues caused by worn hardware
• Loss of proper wheel clamping force at the hub
• Replacement needs during brake, hub, or wheel service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread size, pitch, and stud length against the original hardware before installation. Confirm the hub and wheel mounting surfaces are clean and free of damage, and inspect adjacent studs for wear or stretching. Because this is a serrated stud design, proper seating in the hub is important for secure retention.

Fits 2007-2009 Chevrolet Equinox, front and rear. Fits 2007-2009 Pontiac Torrent, front and rear. Fits 2008-2010 Saturn Vue, front and rear. Fits 2008-2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, front and rear.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this wheel lug stud to meet demanding automotive industry standards for strength, longevity, and safety. The steel construction and specification-based design support consistent fitment on the listed Chevrolet, Saturn, and Pontiac applications.