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Old 09-18-2006   #1 (permalink)
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Unanswered: Replacing Rear Lug Studs

I have replacement lug studs ready to install in a Manta...is it OK to use a nut and big washer to pull them through the axle flange with an air impact wrench? Air tools are wonderful things, and I don't want to go to the hassle and mess of pulling the axle shafts if I can avoid it. The rearend was checked out and the oil replaced not long ago. Also, should the splines on the new studs be coated with anything?

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The "Hard" Way

It is always better to replace wheel studs the "Hard" way in a floor press with the axles out.

1) 'Bashing' the studs out on the car cab bend the axle flange and damage bearings.

2) Pulling new ones in with an impact wrench often over-stresses the threads and damages them. It is also much harder to get the heads seated properly.

3) When the old studs are pressed out it is always a good idea to check the axle to see if it is bent any where and to 'true-up' the wheel mounting flange before replacing the studs in a press. Axles are often badly bent by "POs" running into curbs and over large obstacles

Why put new 'damaged' studs in ??
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