Hello All!
I've posted a couple of questions already on this list with many responses -
thanks! Some of my previous questions I must admit sounded like they came
from a "newbee" (which I admit I am). But this one may stump a few of
you...
I have a 74 TR6. I discovered the other day while checking out my rear
brakes that a wheel stud was broken (it actually broke in my hands as I was
putting the wheel back on - pretty lucky really). I promptly removed the
broken one, plus the other 3 (big mistake) per Bentley by "gently" tapping
them out. They all came out. I bought 8 new ones from TRF with the intent
to change them all.
My question is: is there a trick to installing them? I took about 6 or so
washers (yes - the first 3 had a larger ID to accommodate the larger OD of
the stud near the head), assembled them, and started rapping away. I used a
large screw driver under the washers and wedged it against the concrete
floor. I used the lug nut to try to draw the stud in. It worked for the
first few turns, then the force I applied down lifted the rear wheel
suspension - to the point where the screw driver became dislodged. I looked
for other ways to get some leverage, but no success (I didn't want to break
anything). I also reinstalled the drum and wheel, lowered the car to the
ground, and tried to really hammer the lug studs to try to draw the them in.
Still no success - there is still about 1/16-1/8 to go before the tapered
head seats.
I'm also worried about damaging the bearings with all the pounding. I
measured about 0.006-0.007 inch end play, which is already above the max
that Bentley recommends.
With all the studs about 75% of the way in, I could probably drive it to a
garage for some help - but of course would rather do it myself.
I'll eagerly await any responses - we have at least a few more days of good
weather in Cleveland before it starts to snow again!
Thanks.
Phil Pallone
CF22155U
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