Wheel studs

[Sparkplug]

Good morning, and happy new year to all.

 

I need to replace wheel studs and lug nuts on one disc brake.

I do have a manual. but I'd like some input from those who have done it before.

 

I am in the process of buying an arbor press, so that I can do this job, and replace my universal joints.

A shop wants $25.00 US per joint here. I used to beat them out with a hammer, but I'm getting old, and

have no incentive in doing that again.

 

So, back to the wheel studs. How much pressure is needed to press them out?

The presses I'm looking at are from 1ton to 3tons.

 

What is your procedure?

Since I'm getting a press, I feel confident that I can press them out.

 

I have the studs and lug nuts already.

 

Sincerely,

George.

[RogerH]

Hi George,

if you are referring to these wheel studs http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=2782#8 item 8

 

Then they should easily knock out with a decent copper hammer. They are only an interference fit created by squished splines.

 

UJ's can often be knocked out on the bench with a hammer.

A good sized bench vice often works well as does a third hand and a selection of large sockets to back up against.

 

Before taking them to a garage give them a go yourself.

 

Roger

[boxofbits]

Hi George

 

As a Roger says a job that might well be worth a go, considering they want $25 per joint. Don't think you'll need a press for either of these jobs really.

 

The worst is the UJ which is more fiddly than anything else.