replacing front wheel studs

[jgorski369]

How would I replace my wheel studs? I have manual locking hubs and don't know how to take off so I can replace my wheel stud three are broken and it is my only vehicle. How would I get to my stud to replace them??

 

[VAL]

You gotta pull the rotor, the studs can be punched or pressed out, then press/pull the new ones in using the lug nut.

 

[VAL]

You might as well think about going up in size also, 9/16 or 1/2". Much stronger. How did you break them?

 

[MadOgre]

Its pretty simple once you get into it. I think the only tricky thing is you need a specialty socket for the wheel bearing nut. But worth buying one for your collection. Almost all parts stores have them. and there is a lock ring in front of the wheel nut. DO NOT try to turn that ring it simply comes straight out. it is grooved to fit in the keyway on the spindle. If you try turning it you will damage both the ring and the spindle

Also you will need a new wheel bearing seal and a tourqe wrench to reassemble your hub. Be sure to repack your wheel bearings with clean wheel bearing grease, or replace if need be.

 

[Konas new ride]

Truth be told.. Your so far in there.. Check your front axle ujoints..

 

[MadOgre]

True but that also involves removing the c clips from the carrier inside the differential. Oh unless you press them out and in right there with out removing the axles ? That's a good idea.

 

[Konas new ride]

A few more bolts and a quart of oil.. It's giving another part of your rig a tune up.. I figure it promotes a healthy truck..

 

[MadOgre]

A few more bolts and a quart of oil.. It's giving another part of your rig a tune up.. I figure it promotes a healthy truck..

That I agree with 100%

 

[Konas new ride]

Where in Canada are you? Im south east of Edmonton In Alberta...