1998 Dodge Avenger Studs

1998 DODGE AVENGER
154,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KW99
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I stripped two of the studs on the front passenger side. My question is- Do I have to remove the hub to replace the studs, and if so does that also mean i have to replace the bearings
Sep 10, 2009 at 10:27 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Just remove the caliper and rotor. You can hammar the old studs out. Place the new ones through and pull them in tight by placing a lugnut over the new stud and tightening it. Here is a tip. Place a flat washer between the hub and lug nut to install the new stud. Otherwise, the lug will guld against the hub and not pull the new stud into place.

NOTE: Remove the washer before replacing the rotor. Its only purpose is to help get the stud to pull into place.

Let me know if you have questions.
Joe
Oct 10, 2009 at 9:17 PM
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