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   "Mike"  wrote in message   
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   > "Joseph Wind"  wrote in message   
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   >> "Mike"  wrote in message   
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   >>> "Joseph Wind"  wrote in message   
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   >>>> I've got a 93' 4Runner SR5 4wd.  One of lug stud on the rear axle is   
   >>>> stripped.  How hard is it to replace?  Does anyone have links on how to   
   >>>> take out the wheel assembly?  I have access to a hydraulic press to   
   >>>> remove and replace the new stud.   
   >>>>   
   >>>> TIA   
   >>>   
   >>>   
   >>>   Remove the wheel and brake drum. Pound out the stripped stud with a   
   >>> hammer. Pull the new stud into place by using a regular nut ( not the   
   >>> lug nut ) and suitable spacer.   
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   >> Can the stud be pulled out from the back without removing the hub?  I   
   >> thought I would  have to remove the hub in order to replace the stud.   
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   >   There is no hub, the stud goes into the axle flange. Ihe only things you   
   > need to remove are the wheel and brake drum.   
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   Of course, he won't be able to use the press if he uses this method.   
      
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