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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Rear wheel studs

Before I start taking things apart:

To change the rear wheel studs do I -
Remove wheels and drum then knock the studs out or is it more involved.

(Working on the theory that nothing is as easy as it seems..)

David
David Brenchley

Problem resolved - one of the nuts was on the point of stripping its thread - new nut all ok.
David Brenchley

I'd still be interested in the answer to David's question. I replaced my front studs recently for peace of mind but was not sure about the rear. Anyone done it without disassembly of the rear hubs/axle?
Chris H (1970 Midget 1275)

Another related question: As we know some new parts offered are of doubtful quality, and that includes for instance cylinder head studs and con rod bolts. Can we rely more on the new wheel studs, or is it safer to leave the old ones if they are not in any way damaged?

Tore
Tore

I've recently replaced a stud at the front; this would be easy, but the spacer between hub and disk means you need to remove the hub and remove the disk.

On the rear, IIRC, it's only a matter of removing the drum.

BTW - AIUI the rear studs are a different length cf the fronts.

A
Anthony Cutler

There is no need to remove front hubs to change a stud. Just hammer the old one out and draw in the new with a suitable nut and spacer.
Chris H (1970 Midget 1275)

Chris,

It depends on what discs you have. On some you can replace the studs without disc removal and on other you cant. It's down to whether the disc has a square or round centre boss.
David Billington

To change the rear studs, remove the brake drum and drive the stud out from the front. Be careful not to drive it into any of the brake pieces. To install a new stud, slip the new stud into the hub and then using a stack of washers or a short piece of tubing and a standard 3/8" x 24 nut use it to pull the stud into position where the head is flush with the rear of the hub. Job done. Same with the front, except as noted where you may have to remove the disc on some cars to get clearance for the stud.
Bill Young

Obviously I must have been 'lucky' with both midgets on which I had to change front studs since I did not have to remove hubs. Luck of the draw?
Chris H (1970 Midget 1275)

>>> Just hammer the old one out and draw in the new with a suitable nut and spacer. <<<

That's the way I installed my front wheel studs. Just make sure you use a standard 3/8 UNF nut. I used one of my lug nuts, and the hole in the outermost washer dug a groove in the taper. It's not really bad enough to worry about, but still a nuisance.

-:G:-
Gryf Ketcherside

A word of caution: try to avoid using a hammer if the shock loads might be transmitted through to the bearings (eg if the hub is still on the car). Shock loads can cause unseen damage to bearings that will lead to premature failure. Better to press the stud out if you can.

Jonathan
Jonathan Severn

This thread was discussed on 10/10/2008

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