How to Remove Wheel Studs?

Park on a flat surface, set the parking brake, and chock the wheels

Loosen the lug nuts before lifting the vehicle

Raise the vehicle with a jack and support it securely with jack stands

Remove the wheel

Remove the brake caliper and caliper bracket if they block access

Remove the brake rotor if needed

Rotate the hub until the wheel stud lines up with an opening behind the hub

Spray penetrating oil on the stud splines if rusted

Use a hammer to drive the stud out from the back of the hub

If the stud will not move, use a press or a stud removal tool

Remove the damaged stud completely

Insert the new stud from the back of the hub

Install a washer and lug nut on the front side of the stud

Tighten the lug nut to pull the new stud fully into place

Remove the lug nut and washer

Reinstall the rotor, caliper bracket, and caliper

Reinstall the wheel

Lower the vehicle

Torque the lug nuts to specification

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