Hello all: I just signed in on this forum and must say I am impressed with the amount of helpful information available from the contributors. Great job! I've searched the listings and haven't found anything to help with my specific problem, so I figured I'd throw it out there.
I have an '87 Accord DX with a broken wheel stud on the LF wheel. I was wondering if it is possible to change it without special tools. I have a lot of mechanical experience, just not much on this specific item. It doesn't appear that the new stud will simply fit in from the back of the hub. Is there any way to make enough room to get the new stud in without having to press out the wheel bearing? I have a replacement, I'm just not sure if there are any "tricks" to getting it in. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!

-Mike

 

U should be able to push the old stud out with a hammer and something pointy and thick like a big nail that's what i did on my 4th gen

 

I have a DIY with pics for a 4th gen on my site(check sig) but I dont know how much that applies to the 3rd gens. GL

Spy

 

When one breaks, there's added stress put on the remaining studs. You may want to consider replacing all 4 (I'm assuming that you have 4) at the same time.

 

Also, be careful of aftermarket studs. I found some that had much cheaper metal. Use Honda if you can. Wheel studs=not a place to be cheap.

Spy

 

Just a little clarification: I looked at your pics (thanks Spyfunkr!) but the 4th gen. Hondas are definitely different than the 86-89 versions. My rotors do not bolt on, rather are held onto the hub by 2 screws. Don't worry...if/when I do change the stud, I'm going to change all of them with new Honda lugs and studs. Which brings me back to my original problem--- I'm still not sure if I can get the old ones out and the new ones in!!

 

sorry, I sent my reply again by accident

 

Try searching these:
http://www.accordtuner.com/
http://www.accordinglydone.com

 

i read one diy on how to do this. and it looks super easy cuz i alreayd know how to take the calipers off and such. BUT the question for me is that. are v6 accords built the same way? I can find out, but that'll take time, thats what u guys are here for! thanx!

Dave

 

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Dave