How to change the lug nut studs on a 1989 Ford F250 (manual locking hubs)?
I am trying to replace the studs, as they are broken. To do this the hub has to be removed. I have the cover off and I have removed the snapring. the next step is to "Remove the lock ring seated in the groove of the wheel hub". I can’t figure out how to do this. I’m not a mechanic and am trying to do this job myself. Can anyone help me?
4 Responses
infoman6617
09 Feb 2010
marvin A
09 Feb 2010
either get a manual for the vehicle or goto Autozone.com and see if they have a free repair guide online for this vehicle.
JAMES C
09 Feb 2010
You shouldn’t have to remove the hub. There should be an area behind the hub that’s open enough to drive the broken studs out with a hammer and a punch. Then to pull the new ones though use a lug nut and tighten it till it pulls it though
wrenchbender
09 Feb 2010
there is a snap ring that requires either snap ring pliers or a good pair of needlenose. reach in to the 2 loops and compress the ring. if it is not an eyelet style use a small "L" pick to lift it and get behind it with a second toll. at that point you can walk around the edge and pop it out. not really that hard but be patient. it will take a few tries if you are not familiar with this stuff.
if you dont have the socket then hammer and a punch but id try to go rent a tool