Wheel studs, or lug bolts, are the posts on which tires are mounted. Rear wheel stress on a Toyota Camry can sometimes cause the wheel stud to break. The studs also can become stripped. Either of these conditions will require the wheel studs to be replaced.
Engage the emergency brake.
Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel where the studs will be replaced.
Jack up the rear end of the Camry. Place jack stands under the rear frame and lower the vehicle onto them.
Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
Remove the rear brake drum. It may be difficult to remove the brake drum if it is rusty or corroded. If this is the case, spray some lubricant, such as WD-40, on it and gently tap it from behind with a hammer until it jiggles loose.
Remove the old wheel studs by pounding the outer tip with a hammer.
Insert the new wheel studs into the wheel stud holes. Insert them from the back of the wheel hub with the tip facing out.
Place lug nuts on the bolts and tighten the lug nuts. The force of tightening the lug nuts down will pull the wheel stud forward and seat it correctly into the wheel stud hole.
Remove the lug nuts once the studs are seated firmly.
Replace the brake drum.
Replace the wheel and tighten the lug nuts.
