> I think you'll find the splash shield and steering knuckle are in the way
> of pounding the studs out.
>
> Get behind the knuckle with a strong light and see if the stud heads appear
> to have room to exit to the inboard side. I don't think it's possible.
>
> If you remove those four bolts you mention, all you will do is make the
> rotor loose; the rotor is behind the hub, which is pressed on to the
> steering knuckle. The hub needs to be pressed off the knuckle before the
> rotor can be removed. The pressing part is NOT a DIY job.

Well it really did seem like the plate with four 12 or 14mm head
bolts(not phillips screw type) holds the studs. On the other cars
I've had 91 civic, 99 accord, I think I know what you mean that there
are 4 phillip screws and the studs come from behind the rotor. On
this Accord though, it seems like the studs are up front on this
disc. Much different setup.

For what it's worth, shops are quoting $30 parts/labor, so I imagine
it's easier than those other hondas with a hub/knuckle deal.

>
> I suspect you'll need to remove the steering knuckle from the car and have
> a garage press everything apart so the stud can be changed.

Well...let me unbolt it tonite...and see what I find. I'll keep you
posted and maybe get a picture or something.

>
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