Wheel stud replacement debacle.
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Thinking about this some more. On the rear axle, it should be simple enough to pound the studs out without removing the axle. Put an old nut or two on the stud so that you don't mushroom it and make the job more difficult. There should be more than enough room to put the studs in from the rear. Use a stud installer or spacer and a lug nut to pull the stud in until it's fully seated. No reason to use a press to install them.
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Update. Shop estimate was $345 with new differential fluid and rear brake pads included. $100 less if they find a way to swap studs without differential disassembly. These studs are $8.99 a piece! Geez parts stores prices.
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I had to replace a wheel stud on my wife's Edge. There's a dimple in the hub. Line the stud up with the dimple, dimple the heat shield and drive the broken stud out. Push the new stud in from the back. I used a spacer over the lug and a lug nut to pull the stud into place.
