Can someone explain how to remove the wheel stud on the front hub for a 1998 4runner 4x4 Sr5? I broke one of the bolts.

thanks

 

bang it out (towards the dust shield, put new stud in from behind, line up teeth on the new stud with the teet on the hole so it doesn't spin, and then use a lug nut to pull it through and seat it. air tools make that part easier.

 

Thanks. Figure it yesterday; I was just wanted some clarification. Some posts, when I was searching said you had to remove the front hub in order to have access to the studs.

 

not on my 98.

 

Using that method may damage the new stud because you end up putting alot more torque on the wheel stud than you would to install a tire. It can lead to failure of the same stud later. Don't get me wrong, I have seen it done many times but it isn't the "right" way to do it. The correct way involves taking the axle out and pressing the new stud in from behind (ie alot more work, but it shouldn't have any chance of failing prematurely later either).

 

old thread but no sense making a new one .... anyways my axle seal is leaking im thinking while its apart i could take it in and have it pressed apart and have a new stud installed will the old axle seals and stuff be ok to reuse ?

 

also anyone got a part number or something for the stud and lug nut

 

Why would you want to reuse the axle seal if it's leaking?

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/

 

i think its the inner seal thats leaking what im saying will the outer seal and bearing be reusable

 

You need to replace the oil seal on the front diff? Or the inner hub seal is leaking?
AFAIK the wheel bearings are a major PITA and you don't want to do them unless they really need them + you need a large press to extract and replace them.
Might want to replace the oil seal, simply because it's out and your looking at it.

 

im talking about the rear axle

 

You will be fine...ABS or non-ABS......IMO, if non I'd recommend a Marlin crawler seal, if ABS, get the OEM one.
I've only replaced the outer seal on the rear, while also replacing the wheel bearings. That is also a major PITA.

 

hmm i did replace it once being cheap i went to napa i guess ill go order one from the dealer