Replacing Broken Front Right Wheel Stud?

2016 HONDA CRV
96,000 MILES • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CARLOS89
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I have a single broken wheel stud on the front right wheel.

I would like to get some guidance as far as how you guys recommend doing the job. Including torque specs. Thank you so much for the guidance you can provide.
Aug 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If it is on the front, believe it or not, you have to remove the hub because there isn't enough clearance between the hub and the steering knuckle to remove or install the stud. I just did one of these yesterday. It took over 2 hours and it required a press to remove the hub. Plus, the tie rod and ball joints need to be separated so you can remove the steering knuckle and the lower portion of the strut needs unbolted. When all of that is done, you need a torque wrench that can reach 242 ft/lbs.

I attached an exploded view of the front hub assembly. I highlighted the part that needs to be removed. If you have a press, ball joint tool, and a torque wrench that can reach 242 ft/lbs to tighten the axle nut.

I'm asking in advance because most people don't have a press or the torque wrench at home to do it. Put simply, this is a really horrible design. It should be a 15 minute job.

Let me know.

Joe

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Aug 1, 2023 at 9:56 PM
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CARLOS89
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Thank you for the response! I do not own all those tools, but I have access to a shop that should have all the tools. What do you think about the way that these guys did it in this video? https://youtube.com/shorts/FS9wMmC_U6o?feature=share
Aug 2, 2023 at 5:57 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

They have the axle nut removed, the dust cover, and the caliper/mount. What they are doing will work to move the hub outward to access the stud, but I'm not sure what they did to press it back into the hub bearing. See pic above.

The hub assembly needs to be pressed fully back into the hub bearing. I used a press for both removal and replacement. That's the way I was taught. Maybe they had something different.

Let me know.

Joe
Aug 2, 2023 at 5:53 PM
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CARLOS89
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About pushing the hub assembly back into the bearing. In the comments, the OP said “Pack bearing full of grease, first for sure. If on the drive axle the axle nut will pull it together. Your 2013 may have a key way for the stud though, not all are like this.”.

Aug 2, 2023 at 10:07 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That is a risk. Although the axle nut is very tight, there is no way to confirm the hub is fully seated. Also, the bearing is sealed, so I'm not sure how that would be done.

Just take your time and be sure It is properly seated. If it isn't, it can work itself in from driving and that would cause the axle nut to become loose.

Let me know how things turn out for you. I'm interested in knowing.

Take care,

Joe
Aug 2, 2023 at 11:32 PM