g20zoom@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
> I have a 97 accord. I have a bad front wheel stud. When they changed
> my tires, I noticed that the studs are on a circular plate bolted to
> the top of the rotor.
>
> Easy enough...I can remove 4 bolts, then take the plate off with
> studs. Since I have not done this before, I don't know if I need a
> press to remove and install a new stud. Or can I pound them in and
> out?
>
> Anyone know this? Would be great to know before I try to tackle this!
>
> Thanks!
>
> -joe
>

the "official" method is remove the knuckle, press out the hub center,
press out the stud, replace stud and reassemble. but you can also do it
by cutting away part of the splash guard to get access. but that's a
cheap and dirty fix. you can probably buy a whole new knuckle with hub
from a junk yard for less than it'll cost you to mess about like that.

whatever you do though, do NOT pound on the hub - you'll damage the
bearings.