garetheves Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Need to replace my rear wheel studs (Bolt bit that the wheel actually attaches to) and when we came to do it last weekend it didnt look like we could do it without dismantling the entire hub and therefore removing the Wheel Bearing. Is this the case because ive heard that the bearing will not come out in 1 piece and will therefore need replacing, and dont really fancy forking out Toyota prices for a new one. Gonna try CJs contact tomorrow to see if hes any cheaper but wondering if anyone has done this and knows whether its possible to change the studs without removing/damaging the rear wheel bearing. Any help much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 You just need to remove the disc, all will become clear when you do this. I pushed them out with a ball joint separation tool, or tap them out -up to you as they aren't that tight. I replaced all of mine. You asked this question back in June http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?p=483435#post483435post483435 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 I know but never got round to doing it. Managed to do the front ones the other weekend no probs but when it came to the back ones it looked like we were going to need to take the hub apart. So after taking the calliper and disk off what do you then? Did you not damage your bearing at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I bought a ball joint separation tool from Machine Mart - £8, you might need to file the fork bit to open it up slightly so the stud will pass through Similar to this: Squeezed them out, this will not damage the bearing. Rotate the hub so the stud you want to remove is at the rear, it was very easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Ingenious, a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Ingenious, a good idea! Thanks, didn't fancy knocking them out with a hammer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 Ok had another look at this today and im still confused. There just doesnt seem to be room beind the hub to a) take the old studs out and b) put the new ones back in. How do you this without taking the hub and backing plate off? Thanks for your patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I've got the UK brakes. When I first considered doing this I removed the wheel to have a look and I didn't think it was possible either, thought I would have to remove the hub aswell. I read on Supraforums that it was possible though, all will become clear when you remove the disc. It was very easy with plenty of clearance. Remove the brake disc I rotated the hub so the stud was at the rear. Squeezed out the stud, plenty of room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 Cool, cheers again. will give it a try at the weekend hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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