kia rio front wheel studs

2003 KIA RIO
4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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J S JOHNSON
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with brake caliper,brake pads & brake disc removed. is it possible to push out a damaged wheel stud & replace it without removal & dismantling the wheel hub
Nov 17, 2010 at 5:12 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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It usually is but you may have to use a little trickery. You may have to cut some of the old one off to get it out and you may have to grind one edge of the head to get the new one in.
Nov 17, 2010 at 5:14 PM
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