noquarter89 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 A few of my lugs have threads that are too destroyed to put a nut on. Rockauto has the studs for cheap. How difficult is it to replace them? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIssanBoston Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 If it's the rear Wheels, all you need is a hammer and a nut hammer the cover off , then just hammer the studs out put the new ones in grab a nut and put it on the other end and torque it tight, There's dorman studs at autozone for 2 dollars a piece instead of waiting for the shipping lol, I just replaced my rear studs wasn't that bad at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noquarter89 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Alright, thanks for the info. I'll just get'em at the parts store. Are the fronts different to replace? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIssanBoston Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Yeah i'm pretty sure they are, i think you have to remove the wheel bearing and or the brakes if you want to replace them, but don't take my word for that , Almost positive you need to remove the bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noquarter89 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Alright. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Not sure if you got around to doing this or not, noquarter89, but replacing the front isn't too bad. As NissanBoston mentioned, you do have to remove the wheel hub assemblies because there's not enough clearance to remove the studs once loosened. I did it in about 2.5 hours (tires off to tires on), replacing all 12 front studs. I have moderate/high mechanical skills and only hand tools, a floor jack, and some stands. The only specialty tools I used were ring pliers (I think just for the manual hubs I have, don't recall), a Harbor Freight ball-joint separator (p/n 99849), and torque wrench. (The ball joints do not need to be separated, but I used the tool to pop the wheel studs out.) Removing the wheel hub bearings usually requires special tools, so take the following at face value: I've only needed (for a Nissan anyway) nothing more than a couple metric machine screws, a Phillips and flat screwdriver, an awl, large sockets, and a rubber mallet or mini-sledge to remove and install them. You'll obviously want to be familiar with the process, especially during re-installation (you'll need to ensure the bearings are seated, and that the safety washer is appropriately secured...you will tighten it to spec and then back it off just a little). Removing the wheel studs just requires the ball joint separator and wrenches/sockets (resist the need to use a hammer). Installation's done with a thick washer, and some open-ended acorn-style lug nuts (cheap, disposable), and a torque wrench. If you don't have a vice (like me), you can just replace one stud at a time and use the other studs (with a lug nut and wrench) to give you some leverage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 This is good to know. I need longer studs to fit my 5mm spacers. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) This is good to know. I need longer studs to fit my 5mm spacers. Thanks It's super easy on R50's, for the rears just hit then out with a hammer, get some washers, and an impact and pull the new ones in. Fronts are a little more complicated, but same basic concept. -Kyle Edited October 13, 2014 by ferrariowner123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 CDN_S4: Didn't mention it in this thread, but I used rear wheel studs up front for my spacers. Posted here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Also, I just posted this up: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/39147-longer-wheel-stud-options/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Not sure if you got around to doing this or not, noquarter89, but replacing the front isn't too bad. As NissanBoston mentioned, you do have to remove the wheel hub assemblies because there's not enough clearance to remove the studs once loosened. I did it in about 2.5 hours (tires off to tires on), replacing all 12 front studs. I have moderate/high mechanical skills and only hand tools, a floor jack, and some stands. The only specialty tools I used were ring pliers (I think just for the manual hubs I have, don't recall), a Harbor Freight ball-joint separator (p/n 99849), and torque wrench. (The ball joints do not need to be separated, but I used the tool to pop the wheel studs out.) Removing the wheel hub bearings usually requires special tools, so take the following at face value: I've only needed (for a Nissan anyway) nothing more than a couple metric machine screws, a Phillips and flat screwdriver, an awl, large sockets, and a rubber mallet or mini-sledge to remove and install them. You'll obviously want to be familiar with the process, especially during re-installation (you'll need to ensure the bearings are seated, and that the safety washer is appropriately secured...you will tighten it to spec and then back it off just a little). Removing the wheel studs just requires the ball joint separator and wrenches/sockets (resist the need to use a hammer). Installation's done with a thick washer, and some open-ended acorn-style lug nuts (cheap, disposable), and a torque wrench. If you don't have a vice (like me), you can just replace one stud at a time and use the other studs (with a lug nut and wrench) to give you some leverage. Wish you could have done a DIY step by step picture thread for people like me that need visual aids lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Managed to do one side, I can actually try to do a step by step DIY if this tomorrow if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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