Was tightening lug nuts that were apparently the wrong fit, and I actually broke off the stud into the lug nut, about half of the stuf broke. Question is, would the whole wheel hub, I believe it is called have to be replaced? I could buy a new hub online before I go to the dealer, but if I take it to the dealer and they can hav an alternative it should be cheaper than a new hub, if I take it to the dealer and they say you need a new hub, then I know they will charge a ridiculous amount of money.
2006-10-20 12:03:11 · 8 answers · asked by JONES99679 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you should just be able to knock that broke 1 out and replace it
2006-10-20 12:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by Ricky Lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can knock the old stud out with a hammer and a punch. By the way if you didn't know that guys acronym BFH is BIG F__KIN HAMMER.
Take the wheel off and turn the rotor to where you can see the back of the stud you want to replace in a position where it looks like it could be knocked out. Then just take the hammer and knock it out. You shouldn't need the punch till the hammer can't hit it anymore. then you'll need the punch to tap it out of the spindle.
When you put the new one in. Tap it in till you get about a half inch or more of the threads though the spindle Put a larger nut over the threads to act as a plate and screw a lug nut up behind it backwards so the flat side of the nut is against the plate nut. Don't use the cone side or you'll have to buy another lug nut when your finished.
Then use a large ratchet and proper socket to tighten backwards lug nut till the back of the new stud is flush with the spindle plate. And your done. Remove nuts, install wheel and tighten to about 80 or 90 foot LBS
2006-10-24 07:47:44 · answer #2 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not buy a new hub, unless the stud hole is also damaged. A broken wheel stud can be punched out of the hub and replaced.
Sears, Pep Boys,Midas, Car America, or any of the larger retail repair shops can replace the stud for around 50 bucks.
The most likely cause of the lug nut not fitting is cross-threading rather than incorrect size. Be sure and hand-tighten lug nuts at least 3-4 turns before using an impact gun. Using a properly calibrated torque wrench, then hand-torque the lug nuts to MFG spec in a criss-cross or star pattern, not sequentially.
2006-10-20 17:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nissan Wheel Studs
2016-12-18 06:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to knock the broken stud out with a punch and replace it with a new one from the dealer or auto parts store.
2006-10-20 13:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the parts store and buy a new lug....you should be able to buy it seperately...knock the old one out with a BFH and a punch if necessary. Put the new one in...tap it in then put a lug nut on it to pull it all the way through...being careful not to put too much umph on it to break it again.
Nor a difficult task...I think you can handle it.
2006-10-20 12:12:19 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You knock out the stud with a punch and put a new one in!
2006-10-20 12:19:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wheel stock or does he have big wheels and tires if he does have big wheels and tire there a problem.... if he dont the it could be that the wheel holes are bad or something bad wrong with the front end they should never break thro a few do but most the time its taking them off or putting on that does it
2016-03-28 02:49:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋