Broken Lug/Thread?

xxrequiemxx

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OK - So I overtightened one of my lug nuts, and it snapped off. Guess I should of used a torque wrench.

Now, since I have an usable lug nut and am unable to put a new one on because the threads snapped off.. What part do I need to buy in order to fix this issue? I am picking up the new black lugs listed below so that they match my mach 1 wheels.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/acorn-lugnuts-black-20.html

I guess I'll be using a torque wrench for now on

 

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ski

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Lug bolts are normally compression fitted into the rotor. To remove the bad one, pound it out toward the centerline of the car with a hammer and a center punch.
When installing the new one, insert it from the backside of the rotor, tap it with the hammer so that it stays in place(it doesn't have to be in its fully inserted position), install the wheel, tighten the other nuts on the other lug bolts first, and tighten the nut on the new lug bolt last. This will pull the new lug bolt into its final position without having to wear your arm out trying to hammer it in place.

 

xxrequiemxx

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Where do I pick a new one up from?

 

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bdcardinal

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fronts are pressed into the hubs, rears are pressed into the axle flange, NOT the rotor.

 

xxrequiemxx

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What is the actual name of the post/thread the lug goes onto? Am I able to pick this item up at pepboys or AM?

 

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bdcardinal said:

fronts are pressed into the hubs, rears are pressed into the axle flange, NOT the rotor.

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Hub, axle flange, rotor, widget, whatever. The name is irrelevant. The important thing is he now knows how to get the lug bolt out, and how to install a new one.

 

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Call an auto parts store, and just ask if they have a lug bolt for your make and model car. If not, then a Ford dealer should have it.

 

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bdcardinal

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the name is extremely relevant, considering that on some ford's the stud is pressed into the rotor. on the fusion the studs are not serviceable separately, and can only be purchased with a new hub assembly. sorry work in a ford parts dept so i deal with this everyday.

 

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ski

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In case you haven't noticed, this thread is regarding the S197 GT, not the Fusion. I'm also sorry that you work in a Ford parts dept.

 

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bdcardinal

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its ok we do mazda too . never knew it was bad to expand knowledge on other cars.

 

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I agree that it's not a bad thing. However, in this specific situation the OP was simply looking for a "how to do" answer in order to resolve his specific situation ASAP, and he could care less either about the specific terms of the various vehicle components in which the studs are inserted, or about the design of other car models regarding this same matter.

 

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ask for a wheel lug stud, and they should be able to get you what you need. if they have questions, they have diagrams showing parts and you can point it out on the screen.