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== Z31 Wheel Stud Replacement ==
== Z31 Wheel Stud Replacement ==


https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Wheelstudreplacement/step1.jpg
https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Wheelstudreplacement/step1.jpg


So, you go to take off your wheel to rotate your tires or change your brakes. You start to loosen the lug nuts and you hear SNAP and the lugnut falls off. You look and the wheel stud just broke off. Here is how you fix this.
So, you go to take off your wheel to rotate your tires or change your brakes. You start to loosen the lug nuts and you hear SNAP and the lugnut falls off. You look and the wheel stud just broke off. Here is how you fix this.


''WARNING'' - Do this modification at your own risk. We Are not responsable for any issues of your own doing.
'''
 
*WARNING* - Do this modification at your own risk. We Are not responsable for any issues of your own doing.
 
'''


=== Items Needed ===
=== Items Needed ===
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=== Parts & Tools Needed ===
=== Parts & Tools Needed ===


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*  Front Wheel Stud for 1984-1986 Non-turbo and turbo ([https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/page_product/searchbyname?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1988&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=()&keywords=40222-Z31001 Nissan part # 40222-Z31001])
Front Wheel Stud for 1984-1986 Non-turbo and turbo
*  Front Wheel Stud for 1987-1989 Non-Turbo ([https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/page_product/searchbyname?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1988&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=()&keywords=43222-Z31001 Nissan part # 43222-Z31001])
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*  Front Wheel Stud for 1987-1989 Turbo ([https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/page_product/searchbyname?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1988&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=()&keywords=43222-Z31005 Nissan part # 43222-Z31005])
[https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/page_product/searchbyname?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1988&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=( Nissan part # 40222-Z31001]&keywords=40222-Z31001)) -
*  Rear Wheel Stud ([https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/page_product/searchbyname?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1988&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=()&keywords=43222-Z31006 Nissan part # 43222-Z31006])
Front Wheel Stud for 1987-1989 Non-Turbo
* Lug wrench
(
[https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/page_product/searchbyname?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1988&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=( Nissan part # 43222-Z31001]&keywords=43222-Z31001)) -
Front Wheel Stud for 1987-1989 Turbo
(
[https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/page_product/searchbyname?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1988&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=( Nissan part # 43222-Z31005]&keywords=43222-Z31005)) -
Rear Wheel Stud
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[https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/page_product/searchbyname?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1988&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=( Nissan part # 43222-Z31006]&keywords=43222-Z31006)) - Lug wrench
* Jack
* Jack
* Jackstands
* Jackstands
* Ratchet set
* Ratchet set
* A few washers
* A few washers
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*  Open ended Lug nut ([https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/page_product/searchbyname?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1988&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=()&keywords=40224-Z31001 Nissan Part # 40224-Z31001])
Open ended Lug nut
* PB Blaster
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[https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/page_product/searchbyname?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1988&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=( Nissan Part # 40224-Z31001]&keywords=40224-Z31001)) - PB Blaster
* Hammer
* Hammer
* Punch
* Punch
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=== Rear Replacement ===
=== Rear Replacement ===


* Loosen the wheel lugs. Do not take them off yet.
#  Loosen the wheel lugs. Do not take them off yet.
* Jack the car up at the correct jacking point and secure the car on jackstands.
#  Jack the car up at the correct jacking point and secure the car on jackstands.
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#  Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.<br />  https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Wheelstudreplacement/step2.png
Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.
#  Remove the 17mm bolts from the rear brake caliper and hang the caliper with a rope or wire, keeping the weight off the rubber brake line.
 
#  Pull off the rear brake rotor. If it is stuck, tap it loose with a rubber mallet.<br />  https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Wheelstudreplacement/step3.png
* Remove the 17mm bolts from the rear brake caliper and hang the caliper with a rope or wire, keeping the weight off the rubber brake line.
#  Using a hammer and punch, knock the broken stud out of the stub axle from the front to rear.<br /> <br />  https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Wheelstudreplacement/step4.png  https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Wheelstudreplacement/005.png  https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Wheelstudreplacement/007.png
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#  Install the new stud from the rear of the stub axle. Use a nut to pull the stud into the stub axle to the correct location.<br /> <br />  https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Wheelstudreplacement/010.png  https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Wheelstudreplacement/012.png
Pull off the rear brake rotor. If it is stuck, tap it loose with a rubber mallet.
#  Reinstall the wheel and lower the car.
 
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Using a hammer and punch, knock the broken stud out of the stub axle from the front to rear.
 
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Install the new stud from the rear of the stub axle. Use a nut to pull the stud into the stub axle to the correct location.
 
* Reinstall the wheel and lower the car.


=== Front Replacement ===
=== Front Replacement ===
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The front studs are also fairly easy to replace. To replace them, follow the following steps.
The front studs are also fairly easy to replace. To replace them, follow the following steps.


* Loosen the wheel lugs. Do not take them off yet.
#  Loosen the wheel lugs. Do not take them off yet.
* Jack the car up at the correct jacking point and secure the car on jackstands.
#  Jack the car up at the correct jacking point and secure the car on jackstands.
* Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.
#  Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.
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#  Remove the 17mm bolts from the brake caliper and hang the caliper with a rope or wire, keeping the weight off the rubber brake line.<br />  https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/front%20strut/CaliperRemoval.jpg
Remove the 17mm bolts from the brake caliper and hang the caliper with a rope or wire, keeping the weight off the rubber brake line.
#  Remove the hub dust cap, cotter pin, and then remove the hub spindle nut.<br />  https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/front%20strut/hubexploded.png
 
#  Remove the hub assembly and take it to a workbench.<br />  https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/front%20strut/hubremoval.png
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#  Using a hammer and punch, knock the broken stud out of the hub from the front to rear.<br />  https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/front%20strut/rotor2.png  1984-1986 style front hub shown
Remove the hub dust cap, cotter pin, and then remove the hub spindle nut.
#  Install the new stud from the rear of the hub. Use a nut to pull the stud into the hub to the correct location.
 
#  Check your bearings while you have the hub off and repack with grease if needed.
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#  Reinstall the hub onto the spindle and torque the hub nut to 18 to 22 ft-lbs.
Remove the hub assembly and take it to a workbench.
#  Reinstall the wheel and lower the car.
 
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Using a hammer and punch, knock the broken stud out of the hub from the front to rear.
 
1984-1986 style front hub shown
* Install the new stud from the rear of the hub. Use a nut to pull the stud into the hub to the correct location.
* Check your bearings while you have the hub off and repack with grease if needed.
* Reinstall the hub onto the spindle and torque the hub nut to 18 to 22 ft-lbs.
* Reinstall the wheel and lower the car.


=== Sources Used ===
=== Sources Used ===


[https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/z31fsm.php 1984-1988 Nissan 300ZX Factory Service Manual]
* [[Z31/z31fsm php|1984-1988 Nissan 300ZX Factory Service Manual]]
* Write up by: Redare
* Write up by: Redare


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Z31 Wheel Stud Replacement[edit]

step1.jpg

So, you go to take off your wheel to rotate your tires or change your brakes. You start to loosen the lug nuts and you hear SNAP and the lugnut falls off. You look and the wheel stud just broke off. Here is how you fix this.

  • WARNING* - Do this modification at your own risk. We Are not responsable for any issues of your own doing.

Items Needed[edit]

Parts & Tools Needed[edit]

Rear Replacement[edit]

  1. Loosen the wheel lugs. Do not take them off yet.
  2. Jack the car up at the correct jacking point and secure the car on jackstands.
  3. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.
    step2.png
  4. Remove the 17mm bolts from the rear brake caliper and hang the caliper with a rope or wire, keeping the weight off the rubber brake line.
  5. Pull off the rear brake rotor. If it is stuck, tap it loose with a rubber mallet.
    step3.png
  6. Using a hammer and punch, knock the broken stud out of the stub axle from the front to rear.

    step4.png 005.png 007.png
  7. Install the new stud from the rear of the stub axle. Use a nut to pull the stud into the stub axle to the correct location.

    010.png 012.png
  8. Reinstall the wheel and lower the car.

Front Replacement[edit]

The front studs are also fairly easy to replace. To replace them, follow the following steps.

  1. Loosen the wheel lugs. Do not take them off yet.
  2. Jack the car up at the correct jacking point and secure the car on jackstands.
  3. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.
  4. Remove the 17mm bolts from the brake caliper and hang the caliper with a rope or wire, keeping the weight off the rubber brake line.
    CaliperRemoval.jpg
  5. Remove the hub dust cap, cotter pin, and then remove the hub spindle nut.
    hubexploded.png
  6. Remove the hub assembly and take it to a workbench.
    hubremoval.png
  7. Using a hammer and punch, knock the broken stud out of the hub from the front to rear.
    rotor2.png 1984-1986 style front hub shown
  8. Install the new stud from the rear of the hub. Use a nut to pull the stud into the hub to the correct location.
  9. Check your bearings while you have the hub off and repack with grease if needed.
  10. Reinstall the hub onto the spindle and torque the hub nut to 18 to 22 ft-lbs.
  11. Reinstall the wheel and lower the car.

Sources Used[edit]