likenother

Ok, im about to replace two studs on my 96 EX, and I need to know if I have to disassemble the entire unit, which would mean I would have to buy a new wheel bearing being is its pressed in, or if i can get to the studs without having to remove it? Thanks

MidwestSiR

fronts or backs?!


Fronts: take off hub... PITA (take it to a shop)

Rear: Straight forward and any manual will show you how to remove the rear hub (something you can do with basic tools

likenother

fronts. I really don't want to have to buy a new bearing.

MidwestSiR

you'll want to bring it to a shop buddy... PM replied

likenother

So if I take it to a shop, am I going to have to replace the bearing? I hear that runs about $500 including labor and thats a big

pdiggitydogg

You can try this...
http://www.50mod.com/fourthgenhatch/wheelstud.html

MidwestSiR

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it's a cool idea but you'd def. wanna spot weld the stud on there IMO.. seems a little risky ... but that's just my opinion

likenother

just so were 100% on this, the shop WILL have to replace the wheel bearing?

MidwestSiR

no.. if your bearings are not damaged already then you can just press it out and back in

MidwestSiR

I WILL suggest that if your car is pushing mileage to just replace the bearings while you're down there.. but if not you should be fine

likenother

Alright, thanks a ton man, you just made my day a lot better.

MidwestSiR

good luck fixing your problem bud, let us know how it turns out