Replace Broken Wheel Stud Lug on Honda Acura w/o Removing Axle

Replace Broken Wheel Stud Lug on Honda Acura w/o Removing Axle - Easy Way (Acura TSX)

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4 жыл бұрын

How to replace a broken or stripped wheel stud/ lug stud on your Honda or Acura. This was filmed on an Acura TSX, but since most Acura’s and Honda’s are built similar it should be the same process. This workaround does not require removing the axle which is labor-intensive and cost-prohibitive.
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@_Jordan.23. 2 жыл бұрын

This is what's called a hack job.

@TooMuchHennyy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@hammerdown3876 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'll pass mine needs a new CV joint anyway I'll just have the mechanic do it then. Shaving half the bolt shoulder off that holds your wheel on doesn't seem like a good idea to me

@Aidon420 Жыл бұрын

For real

@andrewferreira5357 Жыл бұрын

No, it’s a field repair. You need to break down the wheel bearing to do it by the book

@chargerman100 Жыл бұрын

It’s fine you could drive around on four lug nuts and wouldn’t have a problem. I did it, and it tightened down to 80 foot pounds just like the others.

@rodrigosoto9232 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man!!!!!! I was struggling to take the axle nut off to replace my broken studs after watching your video on how you replaced the stud it made my job so much easier I’m going to recommend your video to everyone with that problem.

@JesusRodriguez-dz6hc Жыл бұрын

Lol

@cameronshaw9210 2 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy your wheel studs falling off 🤦🤦

@linzeng6523 2 жыл бұрын

Just did it on our 2013 Honda CRV. My neighbor is a retired machinist/handyman with good tools, and we did it in 30 min. The hub is sufficiently thick to take a bit of grinding. Once the stud was inserted, I simply hammered it close to the end, then we pulled it in place with the nut and a few thick washers. Good video, much obliged!

@omara.3964 Ай бұрын

how is it holding up?

@california199_7 3 жыл бұрын

If I did this short cut at my work place I’ll lose my job

@MarioSanchez-os3fv Жыл бұрын

I need to know the correct way to do this.

@pedronavaja223s Жыл бұрын

@@MarioSanchez-os3fv that’s correct enough idk what people mean by hac job. I already done it plenty of times like that it’s fine. The same people who complain are the same people who wouldn’t run a red light even when the lights have cycled 5 times & you been waiting 10-15 mins but hey 🤷🏽‍♂️ each they own

@jaymajesty7223 Жыл бұрын

You mean "short cut" 😆

@jaymajesty7223 Жыл бұрын

@@MarioSanchez-os3fv Mario you take a 24mm socket to the middle axle bolt then hub remover which looks like a triangle knuckle with bolt holes so looks likebrass knuckles you put the hub remover on and pull the hub back from azle then insert new studs thats the correct service manual way to do this job

@angelbenavides5784 Жыл бұрын

@@jaymajesty7223 I've read that removing the hub will ruin the bearing, would you say that's part of the process??

@nightshift8606 4 жыл бұрын

This happened to my TSX a while ago. Gonna replace the whole wheel assembly with MOOG a part all around.

@MusicManBigTimeStar 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Preparing to do mine in about 20 minutes. Tire shop wanted $426. 110 to replace 1 wheel stud. Front hub 190. Plus alignment 129. Bought 5 studs. 5 lug nuts 30. At Napa.

@isaacguillen6110 2 ай бұрын

How did it go ?!! Fixing to do mine tomorrow. Need to replace 3 studs on the right side .

@MusicManBigTimeStar 2 ай бұрын

Well, I couldn’t believe they wanted that kind of money to replace one stud. Then I did like you, I got all new wheel studs & lug nuts. I figured 20 minutes & it would be done!! Boy,was I wrong!!!! My son had actually going to pay to have it done, but I know BEST!!LOL) So I got it up, took off the wheel, disc brake assembly. I watch videos on how to it & tried to band the STUDD out! NO, wasn’t happening. Also thought that I could cut some off the dust shield. NO that wasn’t happening. But I got to thinking that I just had the brakes done. So it wasn’t my fault. So I wrote to corporate & told them that it had to have happened with the air gun that removes the lug nuts. I figured the tech didn’t readjust the settings on the struts. Not only that, but cover for the struts (factory) were never returned or put back on. ALSO, the driver side struts, the nuts weren’t even finger tight. Well the once smug manager was all of a sudden almost down on his knees apologizing like a 5 year old. They said they go through it and replace the wheel stud and make sure all was tight. The recommends replacing the hub assembly when replacing wheel studs. HOWEVER, since it was on THEIR dime, not mine, they replaced the bearing, not the hub. So I’m assuming that would be all you have to change in order to replace your studds. So I would try that first before all the other I tried that didn’t work. A torque wrench would be good to have. Good luck!!!!!!!

@MusicManBigTimeStar 2 ай бұрын

How do it work out? Sorry I didn’t get back to you before you tried this. All my notifications are off, so unless I’m on the app. I don’t known. Sorry!!!

@elacosta80 Жыл бұрын

Novice and 1st time doing anything like this! I have done brake jobs and that is about it! I did it with on 2 wheel stud lugs(Across from each other)and I used a Makita Osculating Multi-Tool. It took a while to get through the lug studs. Ran into a problem getting the lug studs out. I realized they are tapered and I needed to shave the sides down on the back to get them out. I then had a problem getting the new ones in. You MUST have an open lug nut to bring in the new lug studs. The correct size is M12-1.50!!! O'Reilly's had a good laugh and said it is almost impossible to do it without it. Also the bolt gets very hot when holding it and trying cut the side of it. I tried using a C-Clamp but it kept moving on me. Some advice on how to cut the bolt would be helpful. I am pretty sure it is unsafe to use an osculating tool 0.25 inches away from your finger. But 3-4 hours in I just wanted to get it DONE. Very helpful video and saved a bunch of money on my teenagers 2011 Acura TSX with 185K miles on it.

@2005Pilot Жыл бұрын

I used a hacksaw and cut stud. Easy peasy

@plootow1622 2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea why Honda Engineers designed the stud in that way?

@user-yk4oq4wz4d 2 жыл бұрын

Can also take axle nut off and use a slide hammer to slightly pull hub out the way

@chargerman100 Жыл бұрын

You know…… I wondered about that but did it the original post way.

@41antsdmb Жыл бұрын

Followed the directions to a T. Everything worked perfect, except, my stud turned in the hub once I pulled it tight with a lug nut. I removed it, trimmed a new one down to a flat head so it slips thru the channel grooved with the grinder, and used JB weld when I pulled the new stud thru the hub. Let it set overnight and it didn't spin when I installed the wheel and torqued it.

@2005Pilot Жыл бұрын

You cut a groove in the hub for jb weld to create a key?

@justin_time Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this!!

@chargerman100 Жыл бұрын

I knew it, I knew someone would do it this way. On my way! It’ll be fine. ……… One hour later it’s all done, and that replacement, cut in half stud is torqued to 80 pounds just like the other four. Beats waiting three weeks for a garage appointment and probably paying a good 750. I used my 4” grinding and cutting wheel

@AwakeningGlobalEntreprenuers 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video man. PLEASE HELP!! Would you suggest cutting that hinge on each screw (stud)? I have a 2016 Honda pilot & recently changed my front breaks & bumped into a BIG surprise. I strongly believe that my recent visit at a tire center they either had a very bad impact gun or put them all crooked & ended up messing up the thread on all 5 studs. Now they all have to be replaced. 🙈

@angollo83 3 жыл бұрын

Dude thanks.. doing this when I get!!!

@eskinder2640 Жыл бұрын

You did great thing,that is very helpful

@ruurios5806 14 күн бұрын

My luck, I always get the car after these guys 🙂

@lousexhaustmass Жыл бұрын

For those freaking out that he grinded it the knuckle is still structurally sound. If you don't want to grind it you'll have to take the hub off, have fun! I've had to do the same thing a few times on my own Acuras, if you have an acetylene torch it makes the grinding the back of the stud way easier ;).

@johngate4715 Жыл бұрын

who ever made that design should be ashamed of themselves.

@rizingsonmotorcycles1240 29 күн бұрын

Somewhere a design engineer for Honda is needing his nuts kicked up to his throat. NO REASON FOR THIS DESIGN. Nearly $1000 dollars to change lug nuts is ridiculous and was unnecessary.

@olufemiagbato8519 7 ай бұрын

These parts rotate right? How does making that notch affect overall spindle and wheel balance? Is there a risk of vibrations because yoy cant balance factor the notch in when balancing your wheel. Sorry if its a stupid question 🫣

@yamil732 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente video man, keep it up, very helpful, I’ll be doing my prelude soon.. Thanks

@MrSamPhoenix 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, Honda really made this job extra complicated

@katdat1399 Жыл бұрын

They do that for a few things

@MrSamPhoenix Жыл бұрын

@@katdat1399 what are those things?

@katdat1399 Жыл бұрын

@@MrSamPhoenix on my model at least, this, EGR passageway, cabin air filter are all way harder than they should be

@peteypabler2505 6 ай бұрын

@@MrSamPhoenixAnother stupid thing they do is put the Master Cylinder below the brake line hub, so if you don't have a power vacuum for the lines, good luck to ya bleeding them LoL (Hint, tilt car towards brake line hub and that usually helps)

@jonnywatts2970 2 жыл бұрын

Damn it! I can't do that to a customers car... I guess it's the hard way. Crap

@theboringchan Жыл бұрын

Good editing. I would this u could just do the bolt and shield. Not grind the hub area?

@austinwilson3395 Жыл бұрын

I took a different approach on my 2017 civic. Tap the broken stud loose with hammer and use a cut off wheel in front and behind the hub to get it out. Take your new stud and cut the head off the back, drill a hole through the center to 17/64 and then tap it for a short 5/16 bolt. Tap the new stud in from the front (you may have to shave a bit off from the diameter first) then cover the 5/16 bolt with locktite and put a 1/2 inch lock washer on and install from the back side of the hub. So far it’s holding up just fine when torquing the lug nuts to the recommended 80 ft/lbs

@chargerman100 Жыл бұрын

That is definitely different and unique but I think I’m gonna stay with the original idea here

@2005Pilot Жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you! I tried metric bolt & 1/4 bolt. Stud spun in hub and thinking hub has to be replaced. Jn all fairness I did this multiple times and probably stripped out the stud by doing so. I like your idea though !

@michaelmurphy8983 2 жыл бұрын

Great job.

@lemmiwinks21187ify 2 жыл бұрын

That's a God damn Cresent wrench 🔧

@britishgunnersbloomfield8599 10 ай бұрын

I have the problem today but surely I’m going to fix it tomorrow.

@manuvijayamohanan 2 ай бұрын

Will there be more videos for cu2 tsx ??

@Larry-zv8ui 3 жыл бұрын

You showed an easy, time saving, low cost way to replace a stud. Very excellent video.

@brandont9078 3 жыл бұрын

So much bad info in this video. I hope you dont do major work on your car…

@bonthor7515 3 жыл бұрын

U should just take off the 2 17mm on the brake caliper braket instead of the 2 14mm on the caliper....don't need to take off the caliper...

@Julianthebasketballgod 3 жыл бұрын

Big thumbs up man!

@melvinmoss9182 5 ай бұрын

Would this be illegal? Cutting away part of the Studs??

@monzsterman Жыл бұрын

thats some hack ass work right there.

@allenfistbotm3336 5 ай бұрын

After taking the wheel off, skip to 1:40, you can easily take of the whole assembly instead of doing it twice like he did here. Just a little tip😉

@nnfefe9451 3 жыл бұрын

Poor engineering by Honda.

@lilblingking1491 3 жыл бұрын

Typical. I think it's intentional so they can try to persuade you to replace the whole knuckle. Stealerships love doing things like that.

@babyboo1157 3 жыл бұрын

@@lilblingking1491 lllll

@andysikorski3453 2 жыл бұрын

good Job ,,,

@cobosenriquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing….

@Mila-Ryan Жыл бұрын

I can save $500 to watch your video.

@chinafukr69kack31 3 жыл бұрын

Would it be easier to install the stud by removing the wheel hub?

@AlexE55Jr 3 жыл бұрын

Much easier

@aurvaroy6670 2 жыл бұрын

That would mean replacing the wheel bearing as well

@chinafukr69kack31 2 жыл бұрын

@@aurvaroy6670 I see

@pedronavaja223s Жыл бұрын

9/10 if you take your wheel bearing off you have to press em off which means you shouldn’t really press a used wheel bearing bac on so yes you would need to replace a wheel bearing which in my nec of the woods it’s 200+ for the part alone not including labor

@702solidink 2 жыл бұрын

Good job. How many pounds do you torque the bolts?

@zachbunch8701 Жыл бұрын

Depends on your car; check the specs in a manual or online

@chargerman100 Жыл бұрын

@diegohernandez2967 Жыл бұрын

Where do you buy the replacement screws that the lug nut goes on ?

@brandon20904 Жыл бұрын

I got them at advanced auto parts. Give them the make and model and they will look it up. The're called wheel studs.

@ericsamara5097 Жыл бұрын

I would not attempt this job if I had to ask that question

@TheDivergentDrummer 11 ай бұрын

Everyone needs to start somewhere no? @@ericsamara5097

@bigpressure00 2 жыл бұрын

My lug nut and stud are just spinning I’m pissed off now

@isabel-cgonzales9293 Жыл бұрын

Good. Job

@Markalo1025348 Жыл бұрын

This is how to do it if you don't keep the car for very long and let the next guy deal with it. You don't need to replace the CV shaft if you remove it only the nut technically. You can use a slide hammer to pull the hub out far enough to get access but then your wheel bearing might fail sooner.

@kkampy4052 2 жыл бұрын

My 87 camry has a spot where the old one will push out and a new one will slip right in. No grinding, no cutting.

@Thebrothaisback 2 ай бұрын

For some reason, honda makes thing harder while other brands work with the people.

@Cypher78 Жыл бұрын

Couldnt you just take the hub off instead of cutting it out?

@Diesel_69 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if cutting a knotch out is safe and cutting the lug in half?😬 hell, hold my beer, I definitely know me and a hammer love makin' mess. Thanks for the tip, let's hope it works🤞😂

@TheTrav3ler 11 ай бұрын

I just had to to hammer 🔨 and damn

@michaelpuente3352 3 жыл бұрын

Remove the wheel hub instead it should make the job easier.

@nautical1078 2 жыл бұрын

You’ll need new bearing/hub if you remove it. That’s what a mechanic told me. $60 job turns into $400 thanks to Honda.

@Itsme83. 2 жыл бұрын

@@nautical1078 mechanic just quoted me $200 to replace the hub and bearing. If you pull that apart you have to replace the bearing. $112 parts and 85 labor. 😔

@larrym7079 2 жыл бұрын

ALWAYS use Never Seeze on wheel studs!!!

@joeaverager Жыл бұрын

Walmart has been doing that for a decade plus...

@blairhuddlestone5866 3 ай бұрын

By all means, follow these awesome instructions, I love stuff like this! Then when everything falls apart, take it to someone who knows how to fix cars properly. I just hope that when your wheels fall off, you're not on the same road as my family.

@Thebrothaisback 2 ай бұрын

Mavis discount tire in port chester, ny over tightened my lugs to the point that special tactics had to be used by another spot to get them off. When i was changing my breaks, one stud twisted off the top, but the rest survived. Thise mexicans they hired did it on purpose because they were jealous of my ride. Of course these shops always deny...

@Gonzoe714 Жыл бұрын

Had to come see the comments 😂

@ProToolsApproved Жыл бұрын

No way you tightened that stud without the lug nut bottoming out on the stud. You HAVE to use a big stack of washers or the ring actually made for it. Someone gonna get themselves in trouble because of your instructions.

@TheDivergentDrummer 11 ай бұрын

Torquing the tire on will pull the stud forward as well... Its not going to get to the proper torque spec with the stud drawing toward the lug nut, and will only actually start to tighten when it bottoms out. How many lbs of force do you thing it takes to draw the stud in? If it's less than the torque spec, no harm no foul

@ManWander Жыл бұрын

huge PITA! not a lot of fun doing this job

@royalfluuush3563 Жыл бұрын

Y would u show how to take everything off but now how to put it back on make that make sense

@jaymajesty7223 Жыл бұрын

Or you can do it correctly take a 24mm n take off that axle bolt then no you just remove the hub and boom but I guess everyone has their own way of doing things

@rcted Жыл бұрын

Hub goes off bearing will need to be pressed and replace 200+

@JohnDoe-mw6yt 3 жыл бұрын

Yet it costs 345$ in a cheap shop on 2015 they are something else

@chargerman100 Жыл бұрын

Agree, here in Florida. I bet you it would be at least 750.

@elmecanico4943 2 жыл бұрын

So now, you just damaged the hub bearing assembly and possibly the bearing itself.. For a $10 stud

@Itsme83. 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking. I was quoted $200 to replace the hub and bearing so I’ll just go that route

@isaacguillen6110 2 ай бұрын

Honda really disappointed me this time . Since they use press machines to mount these things it’s impossible to remove the stud without shaving it down . Which is what I’m going to do . I’m getting quoted 600 at a shop for them to replace it … yea no . Doesn’t seem super safe this way but I think it should hold alright .

@mitchellsavageandmatthewsa8344 Ай бұрын

Good gawd

@tymofiydovzhenko895 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🫡 did this exact thing. Such a stupid design

@Infantryman662 Жыл бұрын

there is no need to shave things I just hammer it out with another bolt and then hammer the replacement lug stud back in after I bend the heat shield.

@MarioSanchez-os3fv Жыл бұрын

The hub is in the way. That works on most other cars. For some reason honda really shit the bed on this design.

@angelbenavides5784 Жыл бұрын

What a about the hub? Wouldn't it be in the way?

@Infantryman662 Жыл бұрын

@@angelbenavides5784 it is in the way, and it wasn't easy to do without damaging the threads. Buts it's a lot easier than removing the rusty hub and cv axel. Just make sure to have a tap and die set to clean up the threads.

@JesusRodriguez-dz6hc Жыл бұрын

Don’t do it this way. You don’t need to replace the axle if you pull the hub out.

@icewolfcian2936 6 ай бұрын

Do you need to replace your bearing and a presstool to do it? I'm asking because right now his saving me $450 that I dont have.

@lowesttsx6059 4 ай бұрын

Then you have to replace the bearing

@b2200mlb Ай бұрын

HACKSQUAD 🎉

@andrewebel233 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry. That seems like a butcher's way to make a so called repair

@kylescars1867 Жыл бұрын

do not cut a stud like this, you will regret it. the splines hold the stud in place, there is a risk of it spinning once you tighten a nut on it which means you went from a broken stud to a broken stud with a lug nut and wheel attached. A cheap shop fixed my car like this once and I spend days cutting the stud after it spun free. This is terrible advice, press the wheel bearing out or have a shop fix this.

@chargerman100 Жыл бұрын

Relax. Not true. I cut mine just like the video and still had to hammer it in. It never moved.

@TheShangralaaaa17 Жыл бұрын

@@chargerman100ghetto AF

@Emrah_Salo 3 жыл бұрын

nice! soon youll be realising ur wheel bearings in this hub is fucked up! beating n hummering hub assembly like this gives damege to ball bearings and its channels in hub.. You should remove the hub assembly and than remove those studs.. also cutting all this meat out from the new stud and hub is not safe..

@coreyzimmerman1741 2 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say!!! There’s about 4 things completely un safe about this video. I guess it’s better than nothing lol

@arthurr8670 2 жыл бұрын

You do realize other vehicles have the hub and lug stud designed for easy replacement? You do realize those bearings are supporting a lot of weight, the vehicle and everything inside of it, going over pot holes and who knows what else? Yeah that little hammer isn't going to be as bad as that. Wheel bearings live a tough life.

@pedronavaja223s Жыл бұрын

@@arthurr8670 that’s what I’ve been saying some these people sugar foot. Prolly the same people who wait for the light to turn green even tho it’s cycled 5 times & you’ve waited 10-15 mins plus for it to change

@angelbenavides5784 Жыл бұрын

@@arthurr8670 other vehicles?

@JuanVega-ns5ok Жыл бұрын

No way would I do the job this way.

@angelisone Жыл бұрын

Hate to say this but many shops do that way.

@chargerman100 Жыл бұрын

Your loss, I did mine under an hour, torqued at 80 pounds, all good. Go make your appointment at the shop.

@951rollincivicsi 3 жыл бұрын

Not proper but ok

@hdesmo6057 Жыл бұрын

Jesus christ...what a fucking example of half assing something

@fishjohn014 3 жыл бұрын

Dude....you cut WAAAAYYY too much off of that stud

@alexanderpotterton8778 5 ай бұрын

Cutting the shoulder off a new stud just to install it is a BAD idea. If i did this at work ide get kicked out and told not to come back 😂😂😂😂😂

@Itsme83. 2 жыл бұрын

Naw. I’ll just drive around with 4. Lol

@azadmuzaffar 2 жыл бұрын

How risky it’s to drive with 4? I’ve one broken in my front wheel in Honda civic 2013?

@Itsme83. 2 жыл бұрын

@@azadmuzaffar I’ve had one broke for a while. Probably drove 10k miles so far and doesn’t feel any different. Better to get it fixed I guess

@azadmuzaffar 2 жыл бұрын

@@Itsme83. Thank you for your response. Today I tried to replace but when I tried to fixed it myself. As soon as I loosened the nut of clippers the break fluid started leaking. I stoped going further and tighten back the nut and let it be as it is else I get myself in more trouble. So I think I’ve to rely on some professional now.

@Itsme83. 2 жыл бұрын

Went to rotate my tires and had another one right next to the other broke one now I have to fix it. Was quoted $200. Damn 😞

@azadmuzaffar 2 жыл бұрын

@@Itsme83. I got mine fixed for $80.00. Was demanding one $100.

@sushisafari4961 Жыл бұрын

Just lazy work.

@wheresjake5663 Жыл бұрын

Wow good job explaining this I was about to have my mechanic do it but I’m definitely gonna do it my self. I only have 3 lugs on each rim on my TSX🥲

@divinered1490 Жыл бұрын

You and me both Homie I have an ILX I’m about to go out and buy me the lugs now

@josueramirez8300 5 ай бұрын

Same here , idk why its so hard for acura/honda to make quality wheel studs instead of garbage

@jagkundi7144 Жыл бұрын

Bro cut into the steering knuckle ahahahahaha n thinks its good

@ibrahimhassan2949 3 жыл бұрын

$150?... try $400

@JuanR-mm1uk 3 жыл бұрын

Just went to firestone and they tried to charge me $500, firestone... Taking my car somewhere else for $150

@javierortega2569 10 ай бұрын

Death trap

@IntelligentAlmighty 10 ай бұрын

Thats not right way

@michaelcarrillojr453 3 ай бұрын

Cutting it weakens the bolt surface I highly dont recommend this. Yeah it’s a bear but it’s safer

@juliorivera4085 2 ай бұрын

Do not listen to this guy and cut your studs

@jacksonpuckett6115 8 ай бұрын

This poor guy lmao. He's confident in himself but if you do this for a living you'll know by his terminology he has no idea wtf he's doing. He got it done, but barely and only by brute force. He "tapered" his wheel hub to help get the stud in and out, lmao in other words he beat the hell out of it and dent it in. Fellas so innocent he dont even know hes doing anything wrong. Would not recommend this channel or video.

@samimaufi8383 2 ай бұрын

BAD IDEA

@ghvb3143 2 жыл бұрын

Get job

@Doomzdayxx 10 ай бұрын

The hell you talking about? You do not have to replace the damn axle if you remove it. smh What you probably WILL have to replace, if you do this job correctly, is the wheel bearing, because removing the hub, most of the time destroys/removes the bearing and bearing race. Anybody reading this, unless you're driving a old beater/farm vehicle/etc, do NOT do this hackish bull**it. Do it correctly.