help. i broke a lug nut bolt

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May 10, 2012 | 03:10 PM

lopez14

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help. i broke a lug nut bolt

Please help I broke a lug nut bolt, on the front driver side. How do I remove them? I banged it out already but it doesn't come out because it doesn't clear. Do I have to remove the whole hub? If so how?

May 10, 2012 | 03:12 PM

wrecked

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take a picture so I can better assist you.

May 10, 2012 | 03:21 PM

lopez14

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The stud doesn't come out because it came go all the way back. I have to replace 3.

May 10, 2012 | 03:41 PM

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the hub has to come off. how much k is on the car? might as well do wheel bearing while its out.

May 10, 2012 | 04:03 PM

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It's tough to pull the hub without replacing the bearing. I'd plan on a new bearing like p0staboy said.

May 10, 2012 | 04:07 PM

lopez14

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131k and is it just the hub that I have to remove or the knuckle and everthing? I Rrally want to do it my.self.because I went to a shop and they want 160 for labor plus parts