Is it required to remove the front axle hub to get the wheel studs out or can you remove the wheel studs (replace the wheel studs) without taking the axle hub (or front wheel bearing) from the car?

I just

 

has to be removed.....before you do, you'll need new bearings for both sides if you removed the studs from both sides.

 

You have to remove the hubs, and replace the wheel bearings to replace a wheel stud.

 

Thanks guys, doing exactly that right now.

 

Slows2k Posted on Oct 20 2007, 04:20 AM
Why?
Does pressing the hub out of the knuckle damage the bearing?
Even with the "Honda" pressing tools?

There is no seperate chapter in my service manual for "Changing studs".
Just changing hub&bearing.
By the looks of it, when pressing the hub out of the knuckle, some pressing force is going to be transfered via the rollers to the outer race.
That's a major for (re using - and installing) bearings.

Should I not accept a non bearing change while changing studs?

 

we're replacing the bearings. You can't reuse them.

 

Yes it damages the bearings. Sort of a pricey process if you strip a Stud.

 

I had to replace the rear wheel studs (stripped one unfortunately)

My mechanic just pressed the hub back into the old bearing.
So far it's running fine (since 3000mls)

I don't see a reason why to not re-use the bearing.

 

Removing the hub separates the inner bearing race from the bearing, thus taking a once sealed bearing and making it unsealed.

If you press the hub back into the old bearing it can damage the balls and the races from the force applied to put the inner race back into the bearing.

No self respecting shop or technician that has to warranty the work they perform will reuse a wheel bearing after pressing out the hub.

 

I agree with that.
the mechanic at the shop in fact pointed out the same thing!
plus he didn't warrant his work - he's a friend - I didn't have to pay either