Wheel studs used on a 2004 Honda Accord are softer than those used on domestic cars because of the quality of the steel used. Applying too much torque is the usual cause of broken or stripped wheel studs. The studs on the Honda Accord require only 75 to 80 foot-pounds of torque for installation. It is easy to exceed this torque requirement with a lug wrench if too much pressure is applied. When a wheel stud breaks or strips, the lug nut is usually broken, as well, requiring you to purchase a new lug nut for the stud.
Instructions
- 1
Loosen the lug nuts one complete turn on the wheel to be replaced, using the lug wrench. Raise the wheel to be removed and place a jack stand under the sub-frame to be safe. Continue removing the lug nuts and the wheel.
2Rotate the rotor so that the lug nut to be replaced is aligned with the largest vacant space between the knuckle and the rotor. As the rotor is rotated, you can see the distance between the rear of the rotor, where the lug nut head is located, and the knuckle. Move it to a point where the lug nut has sufficient room to be removed.
3Hit the stud with the hammer and drive it out of the rotor and hub. Spread some anti-seize compound on the splines on the new stud. Insert the stud through the rear of the hub and push it in as far as possible.
4Spread anti-seize compound on both sides of the three washers and place them over the stud. Install the lug nut and tighten the it; this, in turn, will draw the lug nut into the hub. Make sure the stud is drawn flush with the hub. Remove the lug nut and washers. Install the tire/wheel assembly and torque the lug nuts to 80 foot-pounds of torque.
