| 1. When replacing wheel studs, the first thing you need | | | | tool fits over the stud on the outside allowing you to |
| to do is inspect the wheel stud. Use a lift or a jack | | | | turn the stud counterclockwise to remove it. |
| raise the car and if you're using a jack, secure it with | | | | 4. If you do not have a stud remover, you can use |
| jack stands. | | | | two nuts that are the same thread size and run one |
| 2. Loosen the lug nuts with a lug wrench and remove | | | | nut all way down to the end of the threads on the |
| the wheel. | | | | stud. Start the other nut and run it down until it is on top |
| 3. Check the wheel stud to see you if it is loose. | | | | of the first nut. Place a wrench on the bottom nut and |
| Wheel studs are press fitted so if they are loose, you | | | | keep it from moving. Put a second wrench on the top |
| may need to replace them. | | | | nut and tighten it against the bottom nut. The top nut |
| 4. Also check the stud to see if it is rusty or has | | | | will hold the bottom nut in place. Put a wrench on the |
| corroded. If this is the case you need to replace it. | | | | bottom nut and turn it counter clockwise. The force |
| 5. Make sure to check the owner's manual for the car. | | | | causes the stud to unscrew. |
| On some models that have disk brakes, you may | | | | 5. Check the owner's manual to see if you need to |
| have to replace the whole rotor because they don't | | | | coat the stud. Use thread locking compounds on the |
| recommend you replace one stud. | | | | studs keep them from getting loose due to the |
| Wheel stud replacement is not always easy because | | | | vibration of the vehicle. You might consider an |
| the stud has been on the car for a long time. There is, | | | | anti-seizing compound to make the stud easier to |
| at times, rust and corrosion built up on the threads that | | | | remove if you need to replace them again. |
| make the removal of the stud difficult. Here are the | | | | 6. After you have coated the stud start the stud by |
| steps to replace them: | | | | hand. Make sure it lines up and goes in straight. Use |
| 1. The first thing you need to do is use some WD 40 | | | | the measurement from the old stud to run it up to the |
| or some other type of lubricant to remove the dirt and | | | | proper depth. Make sure to check the stud to make |
| corrosion off the stud. | | | | sure it is tight and secure. |
| 2. Before you remove the stud, measure the distance | | | | Remember: If your vehicle has disk brakes and you |
| the stud sticks up from a surface. You will need this | | | | find that you have to replace the whole rotor, check |
| measurement when you install the new stud. | | | | your owner's manual first. |
| 3. A stud remover can be used to remove studs. This | | | | |