Changing Wheel Studs

[NoFX_Hardcore]

Hey,

Got everything off to change the wheel studs but the wheel studs are too long to get behind to pull through so... How do I get them on now? We tried to undo the big nut on the centre to try and take off the thing the studs go into but even a rattle gun couldn't get it off. Is that the only way to get it off to get the studs in or? What's the best way to go about it?

Thanks in advance,

Chris.

[NoFX_Hardcore]

Anyone know which way the wheel bearing lock nut turns? This is the 36mm nut that secures the hub in place.......... Urgent help please!!!

[Amec]

Anyone know which way the wheel bearing lock nut turns? This is the 36mm nut that secures the hub in place.......... Urgent help please!!!

you dont usually have to pull the wheel hub apart.

you will find if you rotate the wheel, there will be a specific position from where there is room for a wheel stud to come out from behind.

[NoFX_Hardcore]

Yeah I know but the wheel studs I have are almost double the length of the standard wheel nuts as the standard ones are too short for my new rims. I have tried even cutting one a bit shorter to no avail.

Anyone please tell me which way the hub lock nut turns?

[W0rp3D]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Di...em-t212343.html

for stuff like this try the tutorial section.

[Granthem]

call me stupid but quickly checking the tutorial thread it doesnt go into the detail chris needs.

He knows how to generally change the wheel studs, but in this case being twice as long as standard, the small area provided to slip in the normal size studs will not allow studs of this length in.

[NoFX_Hardcore]

Already read that mate thanks but not what I was after.

Question has been answered though so thanks.

For anyone elses reference, the hub nut does undo and is a conventional right hand thread.

"The hub nut merely holds the half shaft into the flanged hub. Undo the nut, light tap on the half shaft and it will go in towards the diff. (if you have sufficient room)

But the drive hub is still the same distance from the backing plate.

So next step is to undo the 4-setscrews holding the wheel bearing onto the hub and then you'll have the drive hub/wheel bearing assembly in your hands. (These 4-setscrews are extremely difficult to get at in situ)" (Thanks to grigor)

Edited July 1, 2008 by NoFX_Hardcore

[W0rp3D]

call me stupid but quickly checking the tutorial thread it doesnt go into the detail chris needs.

He knows how to generally change the wheel studs, but in this case being twice as long as standard, the small area provided to slip in the normal size studs will not allow studs of this length in.

the tutorial did say that it was to change to longer studs, i was assuming if he is putting in longer studs it would be the same in reverse to get them out.

Edited July 1, 2008 by W0rp3D