Tacoma Stud Replacement

This write-up details a field replacement (non-factory/ dealership approved) of a '96 Toyota Tacoma wheel stud. This may not be recommended to do for some individuals- Use this information AT YOUR OWN RISK.

 

To start/ safety first: Park vehicle on a level surface. Engage the parking brake and make sure the vehicle is in gear. Block the wheels for safety. For this example I only jacked up the corner  with the broken stud and used a jack-stand to secure that corner of the vehicle. Remove the wheel/tire and set it aside.

Parts: Appropriate sized replacement stud (buy extras they are cheap insurance), washers big enough to easily clear the stud diameter, Nut w/ same threading as replacement stud or an extra lug nut.
Remove the brake caliper using a 17MM socket. (the two silver colored bolts top and bottom)
Secure the brake caliper safely out of the way. In this example I used heavy zip ties and secured it to the upper A-arm well out of the way of where I was working.
Remove the disc and set it aside. To loosen it you can hit around the outside of the hub area (do not mark the braking surface!). I then gently tapped on the back of the disc with a hard rubber mallet to help remove the disc.
Tap out the broken stud using a hammer and a drift. (Bottom right of the photo)
Here you can see the remnants of the broken stud and it's replacement.
Place the new stud in the hole. Now here is where I cheated instead of removing the whole assembly and having the stud pressed in- Stack washers and use a nut of the appropriate size to "tighten" the stud into the hole, until the back of the stud is flush to the back of the hub.

Then assemble the disc brake and caliper in reverse of removal. Replace your wheel and tighten the studs to the proper torque value.