Hi,
Two of the wheel studs on the rear of my RX-8 are messed up. One is stripped completely and the other one is loose. A mechanic told me that the hole where the stud was installed was too big, but when I took the tire, caliper, and brake disk off, it looks like the stud just pushed out from the hole, and the hub is actually ok.
My questions are:
1. Is there a way to replace the studs without removing the hub? The studs hit metal behind them and don't look like they will come out easily unless I remove the hub.
2. If I have to remove the hub, can it be removed without a press or special tool?
3. If I remove the hub, will the bearings come out with it, or can I remove just the hub and leave the bearings alone?
4. How much torque should be applied to axle nut when it is replaced?
Thank you very much!
Two of the wheel studs on the rear of my RX-8 are messed up. One is stripped completely and the other one is loose. A mechanic told me that the hole where the stud was installed was too big, but when I took the tire, caliper, and brake disk off, it looks like the stud just pushed out from the hole, and the hub is actually ok.
My questions are:
1. Is there a way to replace the studs without removing the hub? The studs hit metal behind them and don't look like they will come out easily unless I remove the hub.
2. If I have to remove the hub, can it be removed without a press or special tool?
3. If I remove the hub, will the bearings come out with it, or can I remove just the hub and leave the bearings alone?
4. How much torque should be applied to axle nut when it is replaced?
Thank you very much!
