what is the "proper procedure"

[riceater89-5.0]

i broke 2 studs on my car, replaced all 4 last nite. it was my first time doing it, and it took way too long. the way i did it was to use a lugnut and air impact to pull the stud in, but it didnt pull them in all the way, there's still like a fraction of an inch, like 1/16th at the most before it butts up flush, id like to know what the technically correct way of installing these studs is, (for future reference), thanks for any input.

 

[strtracer442]

The correct way would be on a press, but most people do it the way you did. If you use a bushing or small bearing between the lug nut and the surface it works a little easier. Most impact wrenches wont hit the required torque to pull the stud all the way thru, u will need to use a breaker bar. Use lube on everything to keep the knurls,threads,and spacers from galling.

 

[SlowGT]

I'd use an oversize nut to rest against the axle flange, a washer on top of that and then a nut (other than a lug nut) to draw it through.

 

[ratrapp]

i actually have a stud installer from mac that cost $50 and works great.it uses your same method except it uses an impact style lugnut and washer so it won't pull the theads off of the new stud.