How do you replace Rear wheel stud on 2002 dodge grand caravan?

Answer 1

This sometimes requires the use of a press. This tool may be available for rent or sale at a parts store or tool rental shop, but for the cost of the rental, most any tire shop can do it for you. If you really want to do it yourself, here's two methods:

Method 1: (With Press Tool)

To do it yourself with a press, remove the wheel and brake drum (you may have to tap the drum carefully with a hammer or rubber mallet to free it). The broken stud may need to be ground flat for the press to work on it. Attach the press as per it's instructions and press out the old stud. Feed the new stud into position and attach the press again as per instructions (probably in a new configuration) and press in the stud. Take the opportunity to inspect the remaining studs for flaws/damage and replace as necessary. Reinstall the brake drum and wheel. Retorque any loosened wheel nuts after 100-150 Kms / 60-100 miles driving.

Method 2: (Without Press Tool)I just did this myself not long ago, it's a very simple operation that took me under 30 minutes. You will need a hammer, a punch maybe (if the stud is broken flush with the hub flange), an 18mm wrench or socket, 3 or 4 flat washers and a generic wheel nut (costs about $1), a little grease, brake cleaner, and your tire iron (or better yet, an 18" breakerbar with 3/4" socket).

Assuming that the vehicle is jacked up and supported safely and the wheel is off:

• Start by removing the brake drum
• Align the offending stud so that it the stud will have somewhere to go and be easily removed, make sure the wheels are blocked and the parking brake is on) and hammer it out. Use the punch if necessary.
• Slip in the new stud, grease up the flat washers a bit (careful not to get grease on the brake linings), put them on the stud, and thread on the generic nut with the flat side towards the washers.
• Use your tire iron (or the breakerbar) to tighten the nut until the stud is seated properly. Repeat for as many studs as you wish. (They're pretty cheap, so I did them all since I was there anyways)
• Remove the nut and washers, clean off the grease, reinstall the drum, reinstall the wheel, lower the vehicle, and you are done.
• Don't forget to retorque your wheel nuts after about 100 kms/60miles of driving, especially the ones with new studs.