How to remove a broken wheel stud

[Oldmoparguy1]

What is the recommended tool for pressing out a broken wheel stud? I know I can just beat it with a big hammer, but I would rather not.

 

[Nick1994]

Depends on the car. What kind do you have?

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Depends on the car. What kind do you have?

2006 Chrysler T&C

 

[Bzab32]

I have used a heavy sledge hammer and it took one or two hits and it was out. With smaller hammers it is a lot more hitting and to me could do much more damage. With the sledge hammer and it has yet to have any ill effects on my wheel bearings after 50K miles and I had to replace 2 or the 4 on that hub.

 

[Nick1994]

Originally Posted By: Bzab32
I have used a heavy sledge hammer and it took one or two hits and it was out. With smaller hammers it is a lot more hitting and to me could do much more damage. With the sledge hammer and it has yet to have any ill effects on my wheel bearings after 50K miles and I had to replace 2 or the 4 on that hub.
That's what I've done.

Then with the new wheel stud, you put it in from the back, use a nut that's too big for the stud, slide it over the threads of the stud and use a lug nut to tighten, this pulls the stud into place.

 

[Bgallagher]

Originally Posted By: Bzab32
I have used a heavy sledge hammer and it took one or two hits and it was out. With smaller hammers it is a lot more hitting and to me could do much more damage. With the sledge hammer and it has yet to have any ill effects on my wheel bearings after 50K miles and I had to replace 2 or the 4 on that hub.


+1 PFH should take it out quick.

 

[4wheeldog]

If there is room, you can put a socket over that back side of the broken stud, and use a C clamp to push it out into the oversized socket. Most of the time, there does not seem to be room to do that.

 

[Gasbuggy]

I would use big sledge first. Any time I need to get something out and can't an air chisel has always done it.

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

Originally Posted By: Bzab32
I have used a heavy sledge hammer and it took one or two hits and it was out. With smaller hammers it is a lot more hitting and to me could do much more damage. With the sledge hammer and it has yet to have any ill effects on my wheel bearings after 50K miles and I had to replace 2 or the 4 on that hub.

Thanks, the wheel bearings was my concern. Thinking about it, after 10 years and 190k miles, a couple of wacks with my 3lb. hand sledge shouldn't matter.

Thanks everyone...

 

[Traction]

I use my air hammer. Easily zips them out in a second, with no hard missed hits with a bfh.

 

[FowVay]

Here is the very first line in the maintenance manual regarding the removal of wheel studs:

WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS - FRONT

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Refer to Service Precautions.

CAUTION: Wheel mounting studs MUST NOT be hammered out of hub flange of hub and bearing assembly. If a stud is removed by hammering it out, damage to hub and bearing assembly will occur leading to premature bearing failure.

With those precautions being noted, the special tool for removing studs from a Chrysler T&C is listed as a "C-4150A" ball joint press.

 

[A_Harman]

BFH can be very therapeutic if you're in a lousy mood.

 

[mazdamonky]

a hit from a hammer can't be any worse than hitting a pot hole. Usually all it takes is one or two medium strength hits with my 3 lb deadblow and they come out pretty easily.

 

[Merkava_4]

You can use the Hammer Method or -

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

Originally Posted By: A_Harman
BFH can be very therapeutic if you're in a lousy mood.

Even if you'r not...