Hi Ben. Yes that helps, or will help after I finish with this: http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb/Site%205/Aw%20Nuts%21.html Thanks! Neil.
--- BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: SNIP > > > > Can wheel studs be replaced without removing hub? SNIP > > Thanks for any help, > > > > Neil. > > > Neil, > > There is no need to take out the big nut. removed > the 10mm (IIRC) drum > retaining bolts. The drum should come right off. If > not, smack the perimeter > with a rubber or brass mallet. It should come off > then. Then you can remove > the rear studs by putting an old lugnut on it and > hitting the nut with a > suitable hammer. You can skip the lugnut if the > studs are already damaged. > You should be able to pull them out once the splines > are clear of the hole. > > To install, you need a spacer such as an old (much > bigger hole) lugnut or a > suitable sized socket. Use another lugnut to "pull" > the studs in place. > Final tightening can be done when you reinstall the > wheel. > > I hope that helps. > > BenT
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