Lug Stud Remover or Steering Gear Arm Remover or etc...

[BrianAltenhofel]

So I learned the hard way a couple of years ago that beating a Wal-Mart broken stud out with a hammer bends aluminum hubs. I guess I didn't learn the lesson about letting them mount my tires, though.

I was doing a brake job the other day, and lo and behold I break another stud. Actually, I was cringing as I was taking the nuts off, as my impact would not break them loose. I finally got them broke and off and everything seemed fine until... I get the last one started back on and then the stud breaks.

It seems the "right tool" is a C-4150 that Chrysler seems to use on half the steering and suspension parts on the LH platform. It's basically a C-clamp with a hole in the base of the C to push the stud out through.

I spent an hour at O'reilly yesterday looking through their tool catalogs, and found one, but the vendor no longer sells it. I can't find any information anywhere.

So my question is, will a properly set up shop press work just as well? I have many to choose from at work. If all else fails, I *could* make my own, but I really need this car back on the road fast. (It has A/C, my wife's doesn't.)

 

[eschoendorff]

The tool you are describing sounds a little like the HF ball joint tool, but I am sure that you probably already tried that...

 

[BrianAltenhofel]

The tool you are describing sounds a little like the HF ball joint tool, but I am sure that you probably already tried that...

Right, it is too narrow (arm is too close to the screw). The one that is included in KD-3421 is what I have tried, and IIRC the HF one is the same size. But if I were to drive to OKC for one that fit, I might as well just buy a new hub assembly.

 

[eschoendorff]

Right, it is too narrow (arm is too close to the screw). The one that is included in KD-3421 is what I have tried, and IIRC the HF one is the same size. But if I were to drive to OKC for one that fit, I might as well just buy a new hub assembly.

I see what you mean. In the end, a new hub assy might be the path of least resistance....

 

[klswvu]

Wheel Stud Remover SA91107NE
http://www.etoolcart.com/browseproducts/Wheel-Stud-Remover-SA91107NE.HTML

Remove the hub and a shop press will work.

 

[BrianAltenhofel]

^^^ That is exactly what I was referring to.

I'll go with the shop press.

 

[ImportTuner]

Wheel Stud Remover SA91107NE
http://www.etoolcart.com/browseproducts/Wheel-Stud-Remover-SA91107NE.HTML

Remove the hub and a shop press will work.

That's the exact wheel stud remover I've been looking for ... anybody know of a place where it is cheaper ...

 

[Elroy]

Why wouldn't a hammer work ? They are not pressed in THAT tight. Don't worry about the bearing thay can take a lot of force. Install with a nut and some washers. Get on with it and don't go back to Walmart

 

[BrianAltenhofel]

Why wouldn't a hammer work ? They are not pressed in THAT tight. Don't worry about the bearing thay can take a lot of force. Install with a nut and some washers. Get on with it and don't go back to Walmart

The first time I had to do it, I used a hammer. It came out, and the hub had a new curve to it and the hole for the stud was slightly out of round. A hammer works great on steel, but not on aluminum.

I hate that the bearing on these hubs is sealed so that if you do have a bad bearing, you have to replace the hub. $30 bucks and some of my time to repack a bearing is much more appealing to my pocketbook than $100 for a hub assembly. Same thing with a $2 stud.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

So I learned the hard way a couple of years ago that beating a Wal-Mart broken stud out with a hammer bends aluminum hubs.

Use a vice, open the jaws so they're apart, just slightly more than the round "base" of the stud. Then whack it with a hammer. Works the same as the press, doesn't bend the hub.

That's what i've always done when i didn't think it was safe to smack them out in situ. Never had a comback from it.

 

[Elroy]

Take it back to Walmart and have them fix the dam thing. A good ***** might even make you feel better. It's obvious some Walmart jerk had no idea how to use a torque wrench. Point out to them that their fault placed your life at risk.

Elroy can't believe a hammer won't work. If you're worried about the flange, back it up.

 

[ImportTuner]

I usually beat the stud out with a 3 pound hammer, but it can't be good for the wheel bearings ...

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Hitting a pot hole at 40 is worse for the bearing than a 3lb hammer to remove studs. I doubt you'd do it any damage.

 

[jay50]

Put it in a vise and use air hammer with pointed attachment to knock it out

 

[russlaferrera]

Air hammer will drive it out. or put a receiver nut/socket in the rear of the stud and use a smaller dia. nut/socket as a driver (if needed), with a c clamp