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Wheel stud replacement

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  • Start date Start date Apr 21, 2009

kpack5982

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Do I need to take the caliper and rotor off to get a stripped stud out, or can I just hammer the thing out, without taking anything but the wheel off?
 

dcurtis

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Yes you do have to remove the caliper and the spindle to put in new studs. And it's only 2 bolts and a nut to get them off.
 
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347HO

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I highly recommend you PRESS the stud out.
You will need to use a "backer" (large socket will work) on the opposite side of the press to keep the hub from warping/bending.
 

kpack5982

Yeah, it was pretty stiff, but eventually a buddy
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well I don't have a press myself, would an auto parts store be able to help me here or what would you recommend?.....
 
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347HO

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Any machine shop can do this for you. I wouldn't charge you, but "they" might. It only takes about 30 seconds to remove, and another 30 seconds to install.
If you have a LARGE vise, that would probably work for you. You must use a socket placed over the stud head and against the rotor/hat/spindle assembly, and the other side of the vise pressing on the threaded end of the bad stud.
To install, just put the socket on the opposite side and press the "head" end of the stud into the rotor/hat/spindle assembly.

There are tiny splines which I suggest you align when installing the new stud into the hat section of the rotor.
 
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