The wheel studs on a Jeep vehicle are the threaded studs that, along with the lug nuts, connect the wheels to the axle flanges. In some cases the lug studs are broken and will need to be replaced. In addition, the threads on the studs can strip. The wheel studs on a Jeep vehicle are press-fit into the axle flange, To remove them you will need a special tool to drive the old studs from the axles.
Raise the vehicle using an automotive jack. Support the Jeep with jack stands placed underneath the rear axle.
Unscrew the lug nuts on the rear wheel, using a lug wrench or impact wrench.
Lift the wheel off the axle, and move it out of the way.
Pull the brake drum off the axle.
Position a wheel stud removal tool over the stripped or broken wheel stud. The removal tool resembles a c-clamp with an open cylinder at the bottom. Place this cylinder over the wheel stud head on the inboard side of the axle flange.
Drive the wheel stud from the axle flange, by turning the threaded rod on the removal tool clockwise with a socket.
Insert the wheel stud through the inboard side of the axle flange.
Place four flat washers on the wheel stud on the outboard side of the axle flange.
Thread the lug nut onto the lug stud. Tighten using a lug wrench or impact wrench, until the stud is drawn into the axle flange.
Unscrew the lug nut and pull off the four flat washers.
Repeat the process above if you need to replace the studs on the other rear wheel.
Slide the brake drum over the wheel studs.
Slide the wheel over the wheel studs.
Thread the lug nuts onto the wheel studs.
Tighten the lug nuts, using a lug wrench or impact wrench.
Repeat the process for the other wheel if necessary.
Lower the vehicle.
