So, I have a damaged wheel stud, and I'm going to try and restore the threads first, so I have 2 questions.

1. Can the real wheel studs be replace on a '17 without removing the axle?
2. Can anyone help me figure out which thread chaser will fit?

 

I would not recommend chasing the threads. Not on a wheel stud. It should be replaced.

I believe the rear axle must be pulled to remove a stud. The dust shield is in the way.

 

Cross threaded or torqued to spec, tight is tight

 

For real. It's like $5 for the part and your own time if you do it yourself.

 

Sorry, not good advice. If the threads were damaged when the nut was installed, during the tightening process the stud could be subjected to abnormal axial torsional stresses which could weaken the stud. Additionally, If the threads were damaged, it would lead to the required torque being achieved before the recommended clamping force of the stud-nut assembly was achieved.

 

Had a rear wheel stud replaced on my previously owned 2015, because the threads were damaged from cross threading. Pulling the axle was not required.

 

It wasn’t advice. It was a joke. But thanks for over explaining the obvious.

 

Bad joke my friend.

 

That’s not a system to joke about.

 

once you get into it, not so bad.