While trying to remove my tire to replace my brakes, we broke the lug nut in half. How do I fix this so I can drive my vehicle?
Nov 22, 2008 at 11:37 PM
2001 Pontiac Sunfire Broken Lug nut and stem
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I assume you sheered off the wheel stud also. The wheel stud can be drilled or banged out. If you drill be sure to drill a smaller hole through center of the stud and try to bang it out with a steel drift or center punch. Sometimes they just bang out easy.
The new stud is pressed into the hub - opposite of the way it came out. It can be installed by fitting it in the hub and tightening down a new lug nut to "pull" the new stud into the hub..a few large washers may be necessary to get the stud seated as you tighten the nut.
It is not a very complex fix but you must have patience -- and know this -- it happens all the time -- don't panic.. Putting a little anti-sieze on the lug studs will prevent this from happening again.
The new stud is pressed into the hub - opposite of the way it came out. It can be installed by fitting it in the hub and tightening down a new lug nut to "pull" the new stud into the hub..a few large washers may be necessary to get the stud seated as you tighten the nut.
It is not a very complex fix but you must have patience -- and know this -- it happens all the time -- don't panic.. Putting a little anti-sieze on the lug studs will prevent this from happening again.
Nov 23, 2008 at 12:55 AM
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