Wheel stud replacement

[spikesnstuff0905]

I've searched SM, SF, Google, and i've asked a few of my mechanically saavy friends, but i can't seem to find a decent write-up on removing and replacing wheel studs. The previous owner of my car had wheel locks, and i'm guessing he lost the key, because i have one broken stud on each hub. I was doing lower ball joints and stabilizer bars up front the other day and decided to see if i could pull one of the broken studs. I've already ordered five new studs (in case i shear one), and i found washers that fit well enough to pull them through. I took off my caliper and slid the rotor off, and i can't figure out what to do next. I read a few posts about cutting a hole in the dust shield and popping the new studs out/in that way, but what about the back wheels? I have a 91'turbo with ABS, btw. I want to get this done, but i would like to get them replaced without pulling the knuckle or taking my car to a shop. Anybody with previous experience that can give me some pointers?

 

[barkz]

rip the backing plates right out. mine were more rust/rot than metal. then youve got access to studs up front. havent done any on the back yet so i dont have any pointers for that

 

[mkiiichip]

If you want to keep all the parts in one piece, its not an easy job. But here are the steps to get it done.
Rear studs
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?S=RA&P=7
Front studs
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?S=FA&P=9

You may be able to find shortcuts on the first side you do, but usually the hub needs removal.

 

[spikesnstuff0905]

I really don't mind cutting the shields, but the back hubs have a plate on them for the ABS. I guess i have to take the who hub apart...:: angry :::: angry :::: angry ::

 

[spikesnstuff0905]

Zombie threads ftw!

I figured i would give this one another try because i didn't like my answers very much the first time. I don't mind ripping off the dust plate to gain access, I just don't want to negatively effect my brakes and park my car in a jersey barrier. I have ABS, and i have to do one stud on each wheel.

 

[ValgeKotkas]

Front ones - cut a hole and do it. (If I did it, you can do it).
Rear ones- straightforward easy even per TSRM http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?S=RA&P=15

Don't rip the dust plates, they are good things Repair them if necessary (mine needed some epoxy (maybe there are better ways, idk )

 

[hvyman]

Rear ones are easy. remove rotor knock them out and install new tighten till flush with hub without rotor.

Front either pull entire hub/knuckle apart or start cutting.

 

[SRZMK3]

yeah.... ima cut

 

[boostcraver]

If you have ABS, DO NOT completely do away with the dust shields. @ least in the front, they are necessary for the ABS operation. That is, if you have the good fortune of having functional ABS in the first place

 

[TurboStreetCar]

Don't rip the dust plates, they are good things Repair them if necessary (mine needed some epoxy (maybe there are better ways, idk )

Disagree, Found better brake performance when i removed my front shields. More airflow FTW. Still have none with the cobra brakes.

 

[hvyman]

Iirc you have to cut them with the arz kits too.