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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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I recently stripped one of my rear wheel studs and am in need of directions on how to change it. I already got a new stud from a dealer but I don't know where to start on this because it is on the rear rotor.
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Remove the wheel and caliper, then remove the disc, tap the damaged stud out with a hammer and punch. Fish the new stud in from behind (possibly put the car in neutral so you can spin the hub around), make sure it's straight and pull it in with a lug and heavy duty washer (make sure the base is flat up against the axle hub). Hope this helps, that's how I changed mine.
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Originally Posted by LaBLKv6Z
Remove the wheel and caliper, then remove the disc, tap the damaged stud out with a hammer and punch. Fish the new stud in from behind (possibly put the car in neutral so you can spin the hub around), make sure it's straight and pull it in with a lug and heavy duty washer (make sure the base is flat up against the axle hub). Hope this helps, that's how I changed mine.
Was your broken one on the rear? I know how to do the front but I thought the rear might be a little different because of the axle.
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Mine was broken on the driver side rear axle.
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yup, two bolts for the caliper, keep the bracket on and pads all together, pop off the rotor. hammer it through. Use a couple washers with installing it.. it is a press fit in. I have a tool that allows the spacer/washer to spin on the hub as it pulls it through.
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Just did it today took about 15 minutes. It was a lot easier then I thought it would be.
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Good info....
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i just took out my axles and did it that way. the gear oil needed changed anyway
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Hey......if 2.5" ARP studs are purchased with use with 5/16" spacers, but they are still a little long...can I just take them to a machine shop to cut 1/4"-1/2" off?

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Originally Posted by 608kZ28
i just took out my axles and did it that way. the gear oil needed changed anyway
This is the way. Personally, I do not like to hammer on a bearing.
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Hey......if 2.5" ARP studs are purchased with use with 5/16" spacers, but they are still a little long...can I just take them to a machine shop to cut 1/4"-1/2" off?

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just get a dremel and cut off what you dont need
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