DIY: Replacing Wheel Studs [FRONT]

SDate42

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Howdy all. This was actually super simple, so I took some pictures for all of you. This will be roughly the same for CA-CJ. Sometimes it happens - crossthreading, corrosion or just misfortunate snapped studs. Here, you can find out how to change that annoying wheel stud.

WHAT DO I NEED?

- New Wheel Studs
- 1 standard wheel nut
- 30 mins approx

TOOLS

- Wheel nut socket
- Breaker Bar or Ratchet (Large)
- Pry Bar
- 17mm socket
- extension (short)
- Ball pein hammer
- Car Jacks + Stands

HOW TO:

Step1 - Release wheel bolts on the relevant hub

Step2 - Raise and support the vehicle

Step3 - Remove wheel nuts and wheel

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Step4 - Remove the two 17mm bolts holding the caliper and bracket

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Step5 - Support the bracket with cable ties or an okkie strap. Then move it out of the way. Do not leave the brake caliper support only by the brake line.

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Step6 - Rotate the hub to a point where the stud you wish to remove is visible from behind.

Step7 - Thread on a spare wheel nut a few turns

Step8 - Use the hammer to smack the old stud loose. The nut will stop it flying away when it finally comes loose. Now remove the nut and then stud.

Step9 - Fit the new stud in from behind as the old one came out. Thread a standard wheel nut onto the new thread.

Step10 - Wind the new nut down hand tight and ensure the stud is central. And not on an angle. If it is, loosen and try again, holding it straight.

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Step11 - Then use the ratchet or bar to tighten the nut down as far/hard as possible. You will need to secure the hub from rotating - use the pry bar as pictured. Bottom this nut out as hard as possible.

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Step12 - Release the nut and remove it.

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Step13 - Release brakes caliper from suspension and refit the two bolts. Tighten to spec.

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Step14 - Put the wheel back on, thread on nuts hand tight

Step15 - Lower car onto ground. Torque wheel nuts to spec.
 
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