argh wheel hub thread broke off!

[soven]

I never thought this would happen. Just finished repainting my rims, tightening the locknuts on the front right when I heard a "pop" . argh! what can I do now, I am guessing I would have to replace the whole hub assembly now?

I am so gutted now, can't believe a simple task would turn into this.



Celica st202 98 with abs. Anyone know whats the rough cost for labour? I will probably have to email revhead for the part.

[Lloyd]

Take the wheel off, calipers and things off, rotor off and turn things around until there is a bit of room behind the broken stud. Bash it with a hammer until it pops out the back. Put the new one in with a bit of a spacer or something and tighten a nut on to pull it into place.

Just like new.

[soven]

ah, thats good to hear. Will look into it and hopefully get it sorted soon.