Hyundai Repair: 2002 Hundai Sonata Front Wheel Lug, hundai sonata, stud bolt


Question
I broke the front wheel stud bolt off trying to remove the tire.  How do I replace the broken stud?  Do I need to remove the entire knuckle?

Answer
You should be able to get it out by removing the caliper and rotor.  Hammer the old stud out, and then try to hammer the new one in from the back.  You'll probably need a nut to draw it down tight.  Get a standard lug nut (not an acorn nut) so you can put the flat side against the wheel hub.  That way you'll keep from digging into the hub.