wheel stud removal/instal

[Mikes270dart]

I have a broken wheel stud in a 7 1/4 rear axle. Do i just hammer out the broken part of the stud, or will that damage the center diff. What is the best way to reinstall, pull it through with the nut and a spacer. Or am i just better off removing the axle.

 

[3406pk]

I think that pulling the axle is best way. I don't think you can pull the bolt in with nut, and trying to knock out broken stud will damage bearing.

 

[sr71mopar]

A hammer and drift should knock it right out. Use washers to draw the new stud into place.

 

[4spdragtop]

Make sure when you put the new stud in that the splines are lined up on stud and flange or you could end up with a loose stud.
I think you should be fine with a hammer and a brass punch

 

[Inertia]

put lotsa lube on the washers and threads, before sucking the studs in..

 

[cudamark]

a hammer and drift should knock it right out. Use washers to draw the new stud into place.

x2

 

[moper]

You don't have to swing out of your shoes. You wont damage anything unless you eally try and miss a bunch. Just tap it out, and then use a larger nut or seris of washers to pull the new one back in.

 

[green1]

Yes, punch it out, then turn lugnut backwards, and torque it in.

 

[Bad Sport]

I ruined 3 studs and 2 nuts trying to draw some in on mine. Got them most of the way in and ended up having to cut them off and buy new, but maybe I didn't know what I was doin.

 

[Bad Sport]

I think that pulling the axle is best way. I don't think you can pull the bolt in with nut, and trying to knock out broken stud will damage bearing.

I would agree with this statement.

 

[VDART]

on the rears-- I just place a block of wood(between the axle & backing plate) & knock out the stud---- never had a problem.. -- putting in a new stud--- add washers & impact that knurled lip in place--- works like a champ!!
The fronts are a whole different animal.


Lawrence