How do you replace a front wheel stud?
Click to expand… Post #5 seems to allude to the reason: money. BTW, removing the hub from the carrier requires a press. And removing the carrier means separating the ball joint, tie rod end, strut, axle, sway bar link, brake caliper and wheel speed sensor.
Do you need lug nuts to replace wheel studs?
Buy two new lug nuts for each stud being replaced. The wear incurred during installation of a new stud makes the lug nut unusable. Raise and support the vehicle under frame members. Remove the affected wheel. If using a lug wrench, you’ll need to loosen the lug nuts before raising the vehicle.
What do you need to know about wheel studs?
Wheel studs, also known as lug studs, secure the wheel to the axle or hub on your car in combination with lug nuts. Over time, they can rust or break, requiring replacement. Custom wheels may also require studs that are longer than the originals.
What to do when a wheel stud pops out?
Centre the driving screw over the stud and tighten it with a ratchet until the stud pops out the back. Stop tightening when the head of the wheel stud sits flush with the back of the hub. Install the second lug nut (the one you didn’t toss) on the new stud-it’ll go on easier. Tighten with a torque wrench.
Click to expand… Post #5 seems to allude to the reason: money. BTW, removing the hub from the carrier requires a press. And removing the carrier means separating the ball joint, tie rod end, strut, axle, sway bar link, brake caliper and wheel speed sensor.
Buy two new lug nuts for each stud being replaced. The wear incurred during installation of a new stud makes the lug nut unusable. Raise and support the vehicle under frame members. Remove the affected wheel. If using a lug wrench, you’ll need to loosen the lug nuts before raising the vehicle.
Wheel studs, also known as lug studs, secure the wheel to the axle or hub on your car in combination with lug nuts. Over time, they can rust or break, requiring replacement. Custom wheels may also require studs that are longer than the originals.
Do you have to replace the hub on a Ford Focus?
If no one has any idea I’ll update this post eventually with a suitable replacement stud once I get around to measuring and fixing the stud. If the Focus shares, or uses similar parts, with the Escape you’ll probably have to replace the entire hub.