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   "Joseph Wind"  wrote in message   
   news:ibcMj.6533$Q53.1447@trnddc08...   
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   > "Mike"  wrote in message   
   > news:5FbMj.1529$NU2.354@news01.roc.ny...   
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   >> "Joseph Wind"  wrote in message   
   >> news:XabMj.3583$bx3.1747@trnddc02...   
   >>> 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   
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   >>   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.   
      
      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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