I broke a wheel stud today doing a tire rotation. I don't know why the lug was so hard to get off because it was tightened by hand. I got it loose and turned it once and the lug got really hard and then broke.

I searched and saw a few threads but needed to make sure I was going tyo fix it right.

Is it ok if I dtreet drive with a broken stud? My plan fr install is to buy a new lug and stud from the dealership. Hammer out the old stud and the slide in the new stud. I have seen posts by people who did it this method then others say the rotor need to be removed; does anyone have any advice?

 

checker sells the studs for $3.00 hammer the old one out and hit the new one in.

GL~

 

Where does the wheel stud come out? I will take a picture in a minute, but I just don't see where it will fall out.

 

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You have to remove the wheel hubs to do it right. It's not really as tough as it sounds. Probably about an hour or so to do both front hubs. I haven't done my rears yet.

For the fronts, first you pull the wheels, calipers, rotors, and dust shields. Then the big axle nut (27mm???) Then 4 bolts on the back side of the hub.

But I wouldn't just use a hammer. If you don't have access to a press to do it right, I would suggest having the dealer do it.

 

after more research I think I will need to remove the caliper and rotor; then hammer the old stud out. For reinstall, I will put the new stud in and then use a spacer and tigthen an open nut till the stud is seated. I think the guys who were able to do the install with the rotor still on were regular lancers.

 

I tried to hammer the stud out with a rubber mallet and it would not budge. I hit it relatively hard. WD-40 is now soaking in. Does anyone have any advice or can recommend where I can get a suitable press? I do not want to hammer a lot or two hard b/c I am afraid of damaging the wheel bearings. I really do not want to take it somewhere now that the caliper and rotor are off.

 

subscribed... as i have to replace all my studs eventually....
a DIY w/ pics would be great.

 

early bump but I want to fix it tonight

 

Someone on another forum said i should heat up the stud, but that doesn't sound too good to me

 

I have a question... doesnt any aftermarket place sell studs for the evo - that would be stronger and maybe lighter?

I remember I was going to put something like that on my civic at one point from I think Skunk.

http://www.skunk2.com/Merchant2/merc...roduct_Count=7

 

AMS has ARP wheel studs

 

and I guess i need open lugs... who makes those? / would they work with the stock wheels?

anyway can someone answer my question in regards to the hub?

 

If you have a strong drill bit & drill.... you can drill it out.....i had this happen on my Acura. Not as easy to put back in but I got it in.......no press......bleh....use a heavy hammer.....it helps. Rubber mallet wont help you on this one.....

 

The more I like the more people are saying to use a 3-5 pound hammer. Are the wheel bearings at risk if I only hammer out one stud?