Q: anyone replace a lug nut bolt?

[cybernsx]

memorial day 2009

howdy folks,

i used my super-human strength to break off a lug nut bolt while tightening a lug nut. yes, i learned my lesson and will use a torque wrench next time .... but has anyone replaced 1 bolt without having to replace the entire bolt hub with all 5 on it? just curious. i looked at the repair manual (18-17 in suspension) but can't tell from that.

thanx,

 

[evof575gtc]

yes you can replace just one stud.
my mechanic replaced all mine with ARP extended studs.
just to let you know the front is easier to do than the rear.

i forgot how he did it.
with a hammer or a press.

 

[CL65 Captain]

Front or rear?

It's easy. In fact I just replaced a rear while at the track last weekend in about 5 minutes.

Front... take the hub off.

Rear.... don't take the hub off. :wink:

The rear, you have two choices grind down part of the stud in order to slip it in past the hub or grind down just a little bit of the hub to slip the stud in. I chose the latter, it's not a big deal. So now if/when I break a stud it takes 5 minutes to do.

Once you get the stud in you slip on a bunch of washers and then put either a nut on top or an extra lug nut (it will ruin the lug nut so make sure it's an extra). Torque it down to 80 lb/ft to pull the stud into the hub and seat it. Then take the nut and the washers off.... put the wheel back on.

 

[cybernsx]

thanx 4 the speedy responses. it is on the front...

I have called local garage (sourcensx) to fix and recharge my a/c while in the shop later this week, just curious to know if 1 could be done without having to replace the entire hub.

good to know i don't need the entire hub. sure wish i had more mechanical brains ... i look at the manual and get nervous about taking the brake and more off to get to it, so i need to seek help from others.

thanx again!

 

[Eclipsed]

I replaced one of the rear studs on mine a month or so ago, had to grind down part of the stud to get it to go thru straight. It's a very tight fit.

 

[favetita]

I replaced one of the rear studs on mine a month or so ago, had to grind down part of the stud to get it to go thru straight. It's a very tight fit.

How much do I need to grind off part of one flat side?
Thanks in advance.

 

[mwagner10702]

Eight year old thread of little value . . . .

See post #11 and #39 here:

http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/33137-Rear-Wheel-Stud-Removal-Hub-Removal

Actually the entire thread linked above has some good information.