So I just had to change my tires on my del sol, 95 s model. I got off 3 tires and on the last one I went to take off the lug nuts, I loosened them all before jacking the car but then even though it was loose it started to tightened as I turned it, then I couldn't turn it either way, then the lug nut bolt thing snapped off with the lug on it. So now I have the wheel back on but can only put three lugs on. I NEED this car to drive to work tomorrow morning. Can I drive with only 3 lugs. How do I fix this and what will it cost. Any help appreciated, thanks

 

You can drive it. As for fixing it Google it. The broken stud has to be pressed out.

 

Thanks, is that something I can do myself or should I take it to a shop and what is a reasonable cost to pay?

 

Its a fairly simple thing to do. Just do a quick search. Even YouTube probably has something on it.

 

Take the knuckle off have a shop press out the wheel bearing(you'll NEED a new one) as the outer race usually separates from the inner race of the bearing. Then it's a simple task of knocking out the 3 last studs may as well get some ARP extended ones while you're at it no harm done. As for driving it I'd say NO you say you snapped a lug by simply turning the lug nut back n fourth imagine how weak the others are if that's all it took, I've seen a tegg that had all it's studs break once was not a pretty sight...take a cab or get a ride from a friend alot cheaper then dealing with your wheel literally falling off.


pressing a bearing out/install=10-20

wheel bearing 70-120

studs 15-20

 

Front or rear?

It's pretty simple, but can be a pain in the *** if you don't have the right tools.

You can drive it on 3 studs. Just insure the other 3 at the correct torque spec.

 

ARP extended studs on only one side/wheel? Surely you jest.

OP, the rears are easy. Remove the brake components and get the old stud out. Put a new stud in via a flat faced lug nut and careful turning with an impact.

Fronts require you to take the spindle to a machine shop and have them press the bearing out/press a new bearing in after replacing the stud.

I would replace all 4 studs. And from now on:

-Make sure lug nuts/studs are clean and dry. No grease. No anti sieze. No matter what anyone else tells you. If someone suggests greasing or lubricating these parts, explain to them that they are wrong and that they are a bad human being. Use brake cleaner to remove any existing grease or oil.

-use a torque wrench. 80lb-ft.

-Clean grease/rust/junk off your hub mounting surface and wheel mounting surface with a wire brush or a drill with a wire brush.

-if these are stock wheels, ensure that you are using ball seat Honda style lug nuts.