1996 Geo Prizm Rear tire lug bolts

DKUNZ

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1996 GEO PRIZM
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
193,000 MILES

Can you individually replace a lug bolt from a tire that has accidentally been tightened too tight and snapped in half?I've done this to two of the four. Or do I need to replace the entire wheel hub? I cant get the cover off to expose the hub right now to see. Do I need a special tool or should the cover come off to expose the hub on it's own with a little coaxing? How hard is it to replace? Want my kids to be safe driving car.

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Rear Wheel
DRUM BRAKES

1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. Remove the brake drum from the vehicle.
4. Drive the lug bolt out of the axle hub using a stud removal tool.

To install:

5. Draw the lug bolt into the axle hub using the nut and a stack of washers.
6. Install the brake drum onto the vehicle.
7. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.

REAR DISC BRAKES

1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the rear caliper and brake rotor.
4. Remove the wheel lug bolt by tapping bolt through hub with a hammer or using a stud removal tool.

To install:

5. Draw the new lug bolt into the hub using the nut and a stack of washers.
6. Install the brake rotor. Install rear brake caliper and torque to 25 ft. Lbs. (14 Nm).
7. Install the rear wheel and lower the vehicle.