Tried changing a wheel stud with the nut + washers solution -> No success

[Xcessiv]

Hi guys,

Last weekend, I tried changing a rear wheel stud by pulling it with a nut + washers, but the nut stripped and stripped the stud at the same time.

Did this happen to anybody else?

What could cause this? Already worn nuts? Too much impact force?

Will using a brand new nut solve the problem or if I need to apply another solution?

Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Yan

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

I usually heat them, and hit them with a hammer to get them out. Then I just slip in in tight as possible, and suck it in with an impact. I have never had one get damaged on me.

 

[Xcessiv]

I'll try to eat the flanges and freeze the studs, it may solve my problem. I just wanted to ensure that the failing rate wasn't too high hahaha. I don't wanna strip other ones.

 

[ForPointSex]

The cheap ones from Pep Boys, Autozone, Advanced Auto did the same thing on mine. The ones from Ford dealer went right in. The ford ones cost $10/each

 

[twogts4us]

For 10 bucks each you should get APR...
I paid the local tire shop to remove and install 10 studs for 40 bucks.

 

[Rusty67]

Is it neccisary to yank the axles to change the lug studs ?

 

[fudleyd]

Is it neccisary to yank the axles to change the lug studs ?

No. I just replaced a couple on my rear passenger. It did help to remove the brake caliper so you can nudge the rotor around to get extra clearance though...also had to remove the brake shield.

As for putting them in, it definitely helps to throw the studs in the freezer for a couple hours first. I've also heard of some people coating them with antiseize or adding just a bit of dish soap to the knurls to help pull them through too.

 

[blackfang]

I have destroyed a few studs the same way. So since then I use a c clamp and a socket and pull the studs through that way

 

[Rusty67]

No. I just replaced a couple on my rear passenger. It did help to remove the brake caliper so you can nudge the rotor around to get extra clearance though...also had to remove the brake shield.

As for putting them in, it definitely helps to throw the studs in the freezer for a couple hours first. I've also heard of some people coating them with antiseize or adding just a bit of dish soap to the knurls to help pull them through too.

How do you get them past the tone rings for the ABS ?

 

[fudleyd]

How do you get them past the tone rings for the ABS ?

Personally, with the rotors loose, I had just enough clearance to get the studs by the rings. I had tried once before, with the rotors in place and could not get them by...

 

[Casey4s]

I had to change out a damaged rear stud two weeks ago and I had to use a small stack of washers (8 or 9) to pull the stud all the way up. This is what the Ford service manual says is the proper proceedure. It also says NOT to use an impact wrench to do this but to use hand tools to prevent damage. I had no problem at all.