Broken rear wheel stud...questions.
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Glendale Heights IL
Broken rear wheel stud...questions.
What is the GM part number for the studs?
What size is the hub nut? 30mm? And of course, the torque setting?
Once I get the nut off, will there be any surprises? My idea was to take off the hub and punch out the old stud, and pull the new one through. But, I have no clue what things will look like once I get the hub nut off.
Any other information would be appreciated. Thanks!
What size is the hub nut? 30mm? And of course, the torque setting?
Once I get the nut off, will there be any surprises? My idea was to take off the hub and punch out the old stud, and pull the new one through. But, I have no clue what things will look like once I get the hub nut off.
Any other information would be appreciated. Thanks!
Pro
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From: Redwood City CA
Here are the instructions I used. Pretty dead on.
http://www.jayleone.com/dyi/rear_wheel_bearing.htm
http://www.jayleone.com/dyi/rear_wheel_bearing.htm
Melting Slicks
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From: Raymore Mo
No need to remove the spindle nut. You don't even want to go that route.
Just drill a hole in the e-brake backing plate, you will have to drill it close to the bearing plate to knock out the stud. I opened up mine to about 7/8 inch to wiggle it out. Used a drimmel tool. Jack up the rear end, put in neutral and spin the shaft were you want to alaign the broken stud with the hole. Took about 1 hour to replace the stud. Don't worry about the hole. I covered mine with a piece of plastic from a coffee can lid, and some super glue. Been there a year.
Good luck
Just drill a hole in the e-brake backing plate, you will have to drill it close to the bearing plate to knock out the stud. I opened up mine to about 7/8 inch to wiggle it out. Used a drimmel tool. Jack up the rear end, put in neutral and spin the shaft were you want to alaign the broken stud with the hole. Took about 1 hour to replace the stud. Don't worry about the hole. I covered mine with a piece of plastic from a coffee can lid, and some super glue. Been there a year.
Good luck
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Instructor
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From: Glendale Heights IL
Everything was going well until the part where I need to use the wedge between the nut and the CV. I've been pounding on it for about 1 hour and it won't budge. Any other tricks or something I'm missing?
