Dear Hyundaitech Stripped wheel stud '99 elantra

Front wheel. Had tires installed a while back. I told them to leave
off the wheel covers so I could repaint them. Went to put them on and
one of the studs just spins with the lug. I have my reasons for not
going back to confront the installer. Is there enough room somewhere
in the wheel rotation to push out the stud after I cut off the lug,
or is it going to require more disassembly?

Thanks

L.

 

Look at the hub. Usually on the front wheels there is not enough room
anywhere in the rotation because the steering knuckle is in the way. You
will be able to tell with just a quick look.

 

If you pull the caliper bracket off, there should be enough room. Before
cutting, make sure the stud doesn't just need to be hammered back into the
hub. The way you describe this, it sounds like the stud pushed out of the
hub enough to not engage the splines.

If you do indeed replace the stud, you may need to grind a flat spot on
the lip to get it past the knuckle and into the hub.

 

Good point. If the lug was over torqued, it would likely seat tight
against hub before it would strip the stud, yes?

I'll check that first.