Stripped lug...
#1
I had a nail in one of my tires which resulted in a slow leak. The stupid guy at the tire place stripped one of the lugs as he was taking off the bolt.
Does anyone know how difficult it is to replace? Do I have to remove the rotor to replace it? Thanks.
John
Does anyone know how difficult it is to replace? Do I have to remove the rotor to replace it? Thanks.
John
#2
Should be easy to replace....
since the old stud can be tapped out with clearance behind it. Once removerd, a new stud can be pulled through the hub flange with the lug nut. I've never done it on a Maxima, but have on several other cars. Some cars require removal of the hub for clearence, but luckly the 4th gen Maxima isn't one of them.
#3
Re: Should be easy to replace....
Originally posted by MarkP
since the old stud can be tapped out with clearance behind it. Once removerd, a new stud can be pulled through the hub flange with the lug nut. I've never done it on a Maxima, but have on several other cars. Some cars require removal of the hub for clearence, but luckly the 4th gen Maxima isn't one of them.
since the old stud can be tapped out with clearance behind it. Once removerd, a new stud can be pulled through the hub flange with the lug nut. I've never done it on a Maxima, but have on several other cars. Some cars require removal of the hub for clearence, but luckly the 4th gen Maxima isn't one of them.
#4
> yep, just grab a hammer and pound out the old one.
A hammer will work but it is not the preferred method. Hammer blows are cruel to the wheel bearing. If possible, use a universal joint press, a ball joint press, or even a big C-clamp with a socket behind the damaged stud. Refer to Chilton page 8-3 or Haynes page 10-17.
If there is no alternative to the hammer, you can distribute the damage by turning the hub about one-quarter turn between hammer blows.
A hammer will work but it is not the preferred method. Hammer blows are cruel to the wheel bearing. If possible, use a universal joint press, a ball joint press, or even a big C-clamp with a socket behind the damaged stud. Refer to Chilton page 8-3 or Haynes page 10-17.
If there is no alternative to the hammer, you can distribute the damage by turning the hub about one-quarter turn between hammer blows.
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