wheels stud replacement 02 civic ex

[babuhr]

I stripped out a front wheel stud and I'm wondering what's involved with replacing one. At first, a shop said it'd be as simple as just pounding it out and putting in a new one. Now, they're saying they need to remove and replace the bearing. It's an 02 Civic EX.
Thanks

[somick]

I am not familiar with your civic, but I have seen a thread on www.carkb.com about the same problem. In addition to pounding the stud out you may need to remove the caliper assembly.

Good luck,

Sam

[Copytech99]

On this generation the hub has to be removed to remove the studs.

If I ever need any replaced I plan on installing a 4 studs new at the same time.

Not a great design.

[babuhr]

Not much room to work with.

So, I made some room

And, did a "little" grinding on the stud.

And, with a little tap, tap, the stud went right in.

Hack job?? It sure felt like it. But, it cost $2.50 rather than the $200.00 the shop was going to charge.