How Do You Replace A Wheel Stud On A Jeep Wrangler?
A broken wheel stud on your Jeep Wrangler must be replaced. The wheel studs hold the wheel on your Jeep, and if you do not have all five studs in place, the pressure is not distributed properly across the hub and wheel studs. Before removing the broken wheel stud, be sure to get a replacement stud that will properly fit your Jeep. Be prepared to use some elbow grease to remove the old stud, as it can be tough to get out. Raise the Jeep with your jack and support it under the frame with a set of jack stands. Remove the wheel where the stud needs to be replaced, using a lug wrench to remove the lug nuts. Locate the two bolts holding the brake caliper onto the mounting bracket. Remove the bolts, using a ratchet and socket or a box-end wrench. Hang the caliper on some string under the wheel well. Slide the brake rotor off the wheel studs and set it aside in a safe spot. You now have access to the wheel studs and the hub. Turn the hub until the stud you are removing is positioned so that yo
