How to replace the lug studs in a CRV?
A professional kit has a nice bearing unit instead of using washers but done the same way on about any car. Beat the old stud back a bit so you can cut the head off and pull the rest out. Grind the new stud head as he did and pull the new one in with the washers between the nut and the hub.
What are the studs on a Honda Civic?
This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002). The wheel studs are what hold your wheel to the car. It’s not uncommon for studs to wear down or break over time, and losing one isn’t the end of the world. But you still want all four intact to ensure that your wheels won’t just fall off.
Is it possible to replace front wheel studs?
So, yes it is possible to replace the front wheel studs without pulling the hub and messing up your wheel bearing. If you want to go the “pull the hub route”, there’s a good thread on it here. http://www.odyclub.com/forums/24-1999-2004-odyssey/32049-wheel-stud-replacement-w-pics.html
How do you take stud out of Honda front wheel?
Get the old stud out, may need to grind it close to hub so it can be punched out. Use a dremel to cut a slice in the dust cover so you can peel it back out of the way a bit like shown in the picture. Do this at the flattest part of the knuckle.
A professional kit has a nice bearing unit instead of using washers but done the same way on about any car. Beat the old stud back a bit so you can cut the head off and pull the rest out. Grind the new stud head as he did and pull the new one in with the washers between the nut and the hub.
How do you replace the wheel studs on a Honda?
Set the car on four jack stands. Remove the wheel and the axle nut. Then, remove the rotor nuts and the caliper. Set the caliper where it won’t hang from the brake hose. Remove the rotor. Figure 1. Removing the rotor. Remove the lug nuts.
This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002). The wheel studs are what hold your wheel to the car. It’s not uncommon for studs to wear down or break over time, and losing one isn’t the end of the world. But you still want all four intact to ensure that your wheels won’t just fall off.
Can a wheel bearing race be removed from a CRV?
Not just a CRV issue, very common across many vehicles. To add to the above, when the hub is pulled out, the wheel bearing race comes with it…so the job also becomes replacing a wheel bearing + removing the race from the hub if you want to re-use it.
What’s the best way to replace a lug nut?
Beat the old stud back a bit so you can cut the head off and pull the rest out. Grind the new stud head as he did and pull the new one in with the washers between the nut and the hub. Never a good idea to use a lug nut you want to keep as they often get messed up on the end.