replacing wheel studs

maiden_deth · 07-03-2005, 05:39 PM

can anyone help me with instructions on how to replace the rear studs on a 90GT. i know this is a pretty easy job but i'm not the best mechanic, and i don't want to spend money on something i could do by myself.

yesterday i replaced my fuel pump and i was going to do the wheel studs the same day but i couldn't figure it out.

someone please help.

Rev · 07-03-2005, 10:10 PM

I would just support the rotor or drum and drive the stud out with a hammer. I've done that before on another car and then just driven a new one back in. Torqueing down the new stud onto the wheel fully seated the new stud. Worked for me.

Rev

83GTMUSTANG · 07-03-2005, 10:46 PM

When You Insatll Them Put The Nut On Backwards Without The Wheel And Tighten Until Completely Seated,,,,,,,,,

smokedchevy · 07-05-2005, 02:04 AM

I took my axles out and had them pressed in for about $20. It seems that using the nut to torque the studs in works for alot of people, but I was afraid it would stress the stud too much. Plus I already had the rearend apart to add gears.

07-03-2005, 05:39 PM	#1
maiden_deth Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 22	replacing wheel studs can anyone help me with instructions on how to replace the rear studs on a 90GT. i know this is a pretty easy job but i'm not the best mechanic, and i don't want to spend money on something i could do by myself. yesterday i replaced my fuel pump and i was going to do the wheel studs the same day but i couldn't figure it out. someone please help. __________________ 90 5.0 GT BBK full legnth headers BBK h-pipe Borla mufflers to dump off Auburn 28 spline rear diff. K&N conical filter C&L 76mm elbow BBK 75mm throttle body MSD distributer Edelbrock performer RPM II 3.73 gears

07-03-2005, 10:10 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: replacing wheel studs I would just support the rotor or drum and drive the stud out with a hammer. I've done that before on another car and then just driven a new one back in. Torqueing down the new stud onto the wheel fully seated the new stud. Worked for me. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

07-03-2005, 10:46 PM	#3
83GTMUSTANG N-V-ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: SOUTHFIELD,MICHIGAN Posts: 155	Re: replacing wheel studs When You Insatll Them Put The Nut On Backwards Without The Wheel And Tighten Until Completely Seated,,,,,,,,, __________________ 88' LX MUSTANG: LINCOLN ROTORS , AIR SUSPENSION FRONT AND REAR, SUBFRAMES, ROLL CAGE, 92' BLOCK, MSD 6AL, ACCEL 8.8 WIRES, ACCEL COIL, EDELBROCK F4B INTAKE (PORTED),2 IN. 4 HOLE SPACERS, HOLLEY 600 CARB.,HOLLEY BLUE FUEL PUMP AN REGULATOR, E 303 (.498 IN. 220 DUR.) CAM, (.535 IN. OF LIFT W/ 1.72 SCORPIN ROLLER ROCKERS), PORTED E7'S, FLOWTECH 1 5/8 LONG TUBE HEADERS, 2 1/2 IN. H PIPE, 2 CHAMBER FLOWMASTERS WITH 3 IN.DUMPS, T-5, 3.73 GEARS, 5 LUG AEROSTAR AXELS, 245-45-17 96' COBRA WHEELS

07-05-2005, 02:04 AM	#4
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Re: replacing wheel studs I took my axles out and had them pressed in for about $20. It seems that using the nut to torque the studs in works for alot of people, but I was afraid it would stress the stud too much. Plus I already had the rearend apart to add gears. __________________ 92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters 65 Mustang 13.50 107mph 3000' ALt. 65 Falcon Straight Axle Drag Car

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