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So another not so uncommon problem.
I don't see this much, but tyre shops do, so they tell me.
Yes wheel studs that stretch off. POP!
I suspect this is caused by over tightening at some point.0, and/or overuse on/off/on/off............
The Toyota dealer sells a few front & a few rear each month.
I keep them in stock, but rarely use them.
What happens when using your torque wrench (you really should with these wheels & nuts) you can feel a suspect nut feel like its turning more than the others/usual.
It may torque up ok, but it may pop later, or perhaps next time.
Have you noticed the feeling........ Of a nut that seems to go further than the rest?
Well don't hesitate, keep going till it pops! Or clicks off.
This is an easy d.i.y job if you are mechanically apt.
So I think I will give you the quick run down.
Front stud number & price.
Tools: disregard bag.
In order
21mm to remove wheels.
Marker pen or punch to mark position of rotor.
Small Flat screwdriver to open abs line clip.
10mm to remove small bolt & 12mm bolt from brake line/hose mount.
17mm to remove 2 caliper bolts & slip caliper off.
Remove rotor.
Pun punch what left of stud is easily removed.
Refit new stud, tap it in a bit, but it will pull in on torquing nut.
Put back in reverse order remembering not to over tighten nuts & torque once wheels touch floor so they don't spin.
113 nm is spec, I use 110nm.
Easy job, 30mins? 1 hr!
Stud will be loose in nut, just screw it out & use old nut, no probs.
Crappy studs.
So another not so uncommon problem.
I don't see this much, but tyre shops do, so they tell me.
Yes wheel studs that stretch off. POP!
I suspect this is caused by over tightening at some point.0, and/or overuse on/off/on/off............
The Toyota dealer sells a few front & a few rear each month.
I keep them in stock, but rarely use them.
What happens when using your torque wrench (you really should with these wheels & nuts) you can feel a suspect nut feel like its turning more than the others/usual.
It may torque up ok, but it may pop later, or perhaps next time.
Have you noticed the feeling........ Of a nut that seems to go further than the rest?
Well don't hesitate, keep going till it pops! Or clicks off.
This is an easy d.i.y job if you are mechanically apt.
So I think I will give you the quick run down.
Front stud number & price.
Tools: disregard bag.
In order
21mm to remove wheels.
Marker pen or punch to mark position of rotor.
Small Flat screwdriver to open abs line clip.
10mm to remove small bolt & 12mm bolt from brake line/hose mount.
17mm to remove 2 caliper bolts & slip caliper off.
Remove rotor.
Pun punch what left of stud is easily removed.
Refit new stud, tap it in a bit, but it will pull in on torquing nut.
Put back in reverse order remembering not to over tighten nuts & torque once wheels touch floor so they don't spin.
113 nm is spec, I use 110nm.
Easy job, 30mins? 1 hr!
Stud will be loose in nut, just screw it out & use old nut, no probs.
Crappy studs.
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