Wheel stud

[NeatOman]

I need help on how to take out the hub stud the easiest way. I haven't really have had a good look at it except for TSRM and i don't know if i should press it out or if its possible to do it wile the hub is in place. I'm going to take a look at it but any ideas would help. THX

 

[xanatos]

I need help on how to take out the hub stud the easiest way. I haven't really have had a good look at it except for TSRM and i don't know if i should press it out or if its possible to do it wile the hub is in place. I'm going to take a look at it but any ideas would help. THX

IIRC, the wheel studs are press fit into the hub. I believe you're going to need to take the hub off and take it to a machine shop to have the studs removed and pressed in correctly. Since this is an item that could seriously affect the safety of the vehicle, (especially considering the way we drive our Supras) I don't think this would be a good idea to try to rig something to remove and press in a new stud. That being said, you can save yourself a lot of money if you remove the hub and take it to a machine shop vs. taking the car to a mechanic and having them do it for you.

Good luck.

 

[solid400]

a tire place did mine for 10 bucks. I just went to Napaa and bought a new stud. Didn't have a chance to see how they did it though.

 

[JtWo]

You know you can just take a screw driver and put it into the hole and turn it like that...thats how alot of brake places do it. when you turn it, get the broken stud to line up with the space and punch it out with a hammer.

 

[slidebabyslide]

hammer it out , put new one in , get some washers for the new stud, and then screw the lug nut , and keep adding washers untill the stud comes all the way out. flat rate man, we charge like .2 for it lol
so easy to do

 

[BorHor]

Easiest way. hammer out old stud. put in new stud and carefully tighten on a open ended lug nut. oh maybe add some grease to help the stud slide through.

 

[Satan]

Anyone have a step-by-step for doing this for a 91 w/ABS? I've popped them out and replaced them in earlier models w/o ABS.

I haven't looked at the TRSM yet, so just lemme know if it's there somewhere. I don't have the electronic version on my laptop yet. Thanx!!

 

[Piratetip]

This should show you all you need to know.
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?S=FA&P=12

 

[Satan]

I guess that the cover behind the hub gets pulled off and maybe a bolt holds it on... what size is that bolt?

 

[Satan]

Just an alternative method for replacing without all of the extra work and expense following the TRSM (which we were prepared to follow, at first).


Zach90turbo helped me out yesterday and after removing the hub, he found that we could just "modify" the dust shield a bit and access what we needed to without replacing the bearings, etc.

FYI... I was prepared to follow the TRSM to the "T."

We found that it could also be done, without removing the entire hub assembly. Basically, remove the caliper and at that point (pictured below), cut a notch (we used a Dremel) wide enough for the seat of the stud to fit through (ours was a bit wider than probably needed) and bend it back a bit. Replace the studs and then bend back into place. After many time of doing this, you may end up having to replace the shield, so try not to keep Fing up the studs (or just replace 'em all at once - they are inexpensive enuff).

If you autocross or whatever and know that you may be doing this alot, I'd suggest cutting a permanent small round hole and using a rubber cover to keep it closed. You really need to use something that will not melt/interfere with anything there tho...