How Do You Replace Broken Wheel Studs?
Broken wheel studs are not unusual. Wheel studs are made of softer material than lug nuts. The lug nuts tend to stretch the threads on the bolt when they are over tightened; when the lug nut is removed, it takes a large percentage of the threads with it. Another reason why wheel studs break is when the lug nuts are put on at an angle and the nuts immediately strips the threads off the studs. Taking lug nuts on and off too many times can also cause stripping. Raise the wheel and support with a jack stand under the frame. Remove the wheel. Remove the brake caliper, caliper support bracket and the rotor Remove the broken stud by first turning the spindle until the stud is on top. Grind the head of the stud on the top-side until there is a flat spot. Most vehicles–especially front wheel drive, have the studs installed before the hub is assembled. Removing a stud without splitting the hub allows less room for the stud to exit. The stud will come out of the hub, but the head of the stud wil
