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removing a snapped wheel stud
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:31 am
by GDL
OK, snapped a stud on my wheel, so can anybody tell me how to remove the broken stud? i have had a good go, but prehaps i am missing something. As this is the only thing stopping me from getting it to an MOT station
Re: removing a snapped wheel stud
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:42 am
by MarkyB
Take the brake drum off and knock the broken stud inwards.
They are only held by splines and the end is mushroomed to stop it pulling through the hub.
Re: removing a snapped wheel stud
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:31 am
by GDL
cheers for that. i will have another go, sure i stripped off the brake drum, but there was no movement, will keep you all posted.
Re: removing a snapped wheel stud
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:03 pm
by bmcecosse
If one has broken - the others could well be on their last legs if they have been subjected to the same treatment! I suggest changing all 4 - if not all 16 on the car! I suppose they have been hammered up with a garage air gun ??
Re: removing a snapped wheel stud
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:22 pm
by GDL
most probably, i was just tightening them up (by hand) and it snapped!!
Will have another go tonight, but i am sure i tookt he brake drum off last time
... will keep posted
Re: removing a snapped wheel stud
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:58 pm
by MarkyB
I trust it is a standard minor hub, not Ford or anything.
It will have been in place for the past 40 years or so.
What are you hitting it with?
If there is still a stub poking out I'd hit it with a club hammer otherwise you will need a drift to hit it with.
A "short sharp shock" is what you need, mind your fingers!
Re: removing a snapped wheel stud
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:06 pm
by GDL
and the result is......................................................... a good whack and a few choice words and the begger is out
and now i am going to be booking it for an MOT. cheers for the help guys.
will keep you informed on the MOT result