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Subject:Re: Wheel stud problem
From:neil
Date:Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:23:42 -0500

Hi Ben.

Yes that helps, or will help after I finish with this:

http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb/Site%205/Aw%20Nuts%21.html

Thanks!

Neil.

--- BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

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> >
> > Can wheel studs be replaced without removing hub?

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> > Thanks for any help,
> >
> > Neil.
>
>
> Neil,
>
> There is no need to take out the big nut. removed
> the 10mm (IIRC) drum
> retaining bolts. The drum should come right off. If
> not, smack the perimeter
> with a rubber or brass mallet. It should come off
> then. Then you can remove
> the rear studs by putting an old lugnut on it and
> hitting the nut with a
> suitable hammer. You can skip the lugnut if the
> studs are already damaged.
> You should be able to pull them out once the splines
> are clear of the hole.
>
> To install, you need a spacer such as an old (much
> bigger hole) lugnut or a
> suitable sized socket. Use another lugnut to "pull"
> the studs in place.
> Final tightening can be done when you reinstall the
> wheel.
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> BenT

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