Wheel Stud Replacement

[evomaki]

Need to change a broken rear wheel studs on my Montero. Anybody know if these can be removed without separating the axle and backing plate from the housing? I'm sure the emergency brake shoes might need to be moved over. Just wondering how big a pain it is to fit the new stud in there, so I'm eyes open to the job. Thanks!

 

[mudraider]

I've tapped them right out on the rear of my Gen 1's with drum brakes . But I'm not sure what you have

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[jeep-N-montero]

Pretty easy, remove the brake rotor and line the stud up with the open spot on the backing plate to pound them out with a hammer. Installing the new studs is similar to the same steps, you can tap them in with the hammer or pull them through using the lug nut. Once you get going you will see it really is that simple.

 

[Toasty]

It's that simple on the non ABS and late model Gen 2 ABS, the mid 90's ABS however has it's tone ring behind the wheel studs and needs to be removed safely order for the studs to be removed.

 

[evol911]

If you have the axles with the abs ring behind the studs like my '94 SR, then the axle has to be pulled out. The bearing retainer sleeve has to be cut off and the bearing/backing plate has to be removed. Then the studs can come out. I did the bearings and studs on my '94. Biggest pain was making a press tool that bolted to the bearing backing plate to press the axle out.

I didn't have to cut the ABS ring off though.
I can post pictures later of the press tool I made and some old axles if you want to see how it all goes together. I'll just post them for posterity anyways.

 

[Toasty]

If you have the axles with the abs ring behind the studs like my '94 SR, then the axle has to be pulled out. The bearing retainer sleeve has to be cut off and the bearing/backing plate has to be removed. Then the studs can come out. I did the bearings and studs on my '94. Biggest pain was making a press tool that bolted to the bearing backing plate to press the axle out.

I didn't have to cut the ABS ring off though.
I can post pictures later of the press tool I made and some old axles if you want to see how it all goes together. I'll just post them for posterity anyways.

Awesome dude, definitely do that. It's been a long time since I've had one apart so I could be spreading some misinformation, only one of my cars has ABS and it's a late model so it's super easy to change studs (although it's never needed it done). My other Cars have ABS axles on non ABS trucks and have needed studs which were replaced in the cut it up method. Good you were able to get yours off with minimal cutting.

 

[evol911]

First picture is an axle from a 1994 Montero SR with the factory locker. You can see the ABS ring and dust shield blocks the studs. The ABS ring has 3 threaded holes that you screw bolts into it press the ring off the axle, no need to cut it. Not shown in the pic is the bearing, the backing plate and the bearing retainer sleeve. The bearing retainer needs to be cut off or you need an extremely tough press.




Second picture shows the press tool I made. I've seen similar tools for Toyotas made from a axle housing cut and a lip welded on where the pumpkin would be.



Third picture shows the tool on the axle. It would be bolted to the bearing backing plate and the silver looking collar hooks on the press so the axle can be pressed down. Then you can cut the retainer sleeve and be on your way.



Hope this helps.


Edit: I just remembered. The groove in the axle is for a snap ring. I guess if the bearing retainer sleeve was to fail the the snap ring would hold the axle from sliding out.

 

[Toasty]

You're the man, edited my post. Thanks for the insight.