Lug Bolt replacement

Tiny
RODGER WILLING
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  • 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
How do I replace a sheared left rear lug bolt on 1998 Plymouth Neon?
Monday, February 7th, 2011 AT 4:03 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Remove the wheel and drum. Pound out the remaining part. Use a nut with a center hole much larger than the stud as a spacer. Put a washer over that nut then install a lug nut backwards with the flat side against that washer. Tighten the lug nut to pull the new stud into place. Torque the nut to 95 foot pounds with a click-type torque wrench. Install the drum and wheel, then tighten all the nuts to 95 foot pounds. Retighten the nuts after a few miles.

Failure to use the torque wrench is the main reason for stud failure.

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Monday, February 7th, 2011 AT 11:56 PM

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