do i need to take off something else
Feb 7, 2012 at 10:01 PM
trying to replace wheel bolts took off caliper and rotor no sweet spot. now what?
2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
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CADIEMAN
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what wheel bolts?
Feb 7, 2012 at 10:04 PM
lug nut bolts
Feb 7, 2012 at 10:07 PM
WRENCHTECH
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You're supposed to remove the hub to install the studs but you can usually sneak them in if you grind one side of the head flat.
Feb 7, 2012 at 10:40 PM
how do i get the hub off? i removed the nut but it won't come off i even hit it with a mallet
Feb 7, 2012 at 10:47 PM
WRENCHTECH
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It is bolted from behind. The center nut is just the axle that slides through the hub.
Feb 7, 2012 at 10:50 PM
Where are the bolts at exactly? It rotates and I don't know where the bolts are?
Feb 7, 2012 at 11:23 PM
WRENCHTECH
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They come in from the back of the knuckle around the base of the C/V joint..
Feb 7, 2012 at 11:31 PM
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you will need to remove the cotter key and nut on the lower ball joint then smack the ball joint and it will come loose.then use a pry bar to push the lower control arm down to release it from the strut.then you can remove the axle.then you unbolt the other side.
Feb 7, 2012 at 11:38 PM
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Wait a minute. Back up. These bolt are removed from the front through holes in the hub. You do not have to remove any ball joints.
Feb 7, 2012 at 11:47 PM
Ok, I will try to finish it tomorrow. Thanks for all your help!
Feb 8, 2012 at 12:52 AM
CADIEMAN
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ty wrenchtech for the info.my bad i thought he was replacing the axle assy.
Feb 8, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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