Ro_Ja Boy

I just purchased ARP wheel studs. I was wondering if somebody would be so kind to direct me to a DIY thread regarding the install of the wheel studs. Or, if you could be so kind as to give me directions if they are not already available including removing the hub. Thanks!

Ryan

jlucas

BTW, You'll need to do bearings at the same time if your going to pull your hubs off the car (the only way to get the studs swapped).

Squeezer

you can re-press in the wheel bearing, you don't have to buy a new one.

for the thread starter you will pop the 3 ball joints holding the knucle in, then press out the bearing and wheel hub, then press out the studs and press in the new ones. and then press in the hub and bearing again and bolt the knuckle back up to the car.

SocratesDTC

you cant reinstall the bearing. You have to buy a new one. A bearing can be installed only one time, then it gets damaged.

JDMwhore

I reinstalled mine and have been driving on them for 20k+ miles without a problem.

SocratesDTC

Well, this is what the manual says, and this is what i have learnt from a lot of friends who reinstalled the old bearings. after "x" miles the bearings worn out. That means : 1) you are lucky 2) S2000 has a special type of bearings Any help guys?

Ro_Ja Boy

Thanks for all the comments. I never heard the one about replacing the bearing. Please help as I need to get this done starting tonight.

Ryan

pantyraider

Some shops won't do the install unless you get the bearing replaced...

Ro_Ja Boy

I believe my friend is going to do the install other than the pressing the studs into the hubs. How much do the bearings cost? Thanks!

Ryan

Squeezer

me too. its a sealed bearing. i don't see why you can't reuse it. there are many items in the manual it says to use only once but you can reuse. the pinion gear lock nut, propshaft bolts, and subframe bolts are all good examples of this.