Replace damaged or broken wheel studs on the 2018-2024 Honda Accord 1.5L Turbo by removing the hub assembly, pressing out old studs, and installing new ones.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Wheel stud(s) × 1 — 90113-TA0-A01 or equivalent
• Axle nut × 1 — Use new nut per manufacturer spec
• New cotter pin or stake washer × 1 — Per axle nut specification
• Lower ball joint cotter pin × 1 — If equipped and removed

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level ground and engage parking brake
2. Loosen wheel lug nuts 1/4 turn while vehicle is on the ground
3. With vehicle still on ground and transmission in Park, loosen the 32mm axle nut using a breaker bar (it is torqued to 250 Nm)
4. Raise vehicle and support securely on jack stands at manufacturer lift points
5. Remove wheel completely
6. Remove the axle nut completely and set aside (do not reuse)

Procedure

1. 1

   Remove brake caliper and rotor
   Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts and hang the caliper from the strut spring using a wire or bungee cord. Do not let it hang by the brake hose. Remove the brake rotor by pulling it straight off. If stuck, use gentle tapping with a rubber mallet on the hat section.
2. 2

   Disconnect lower ball joint
   Remove the cotter pin and castle nut from the lower ball joint. Use a ball joint separator or pickle fork to separate the lower control arm ball joint from the knuckle. Strike the separator firmly but avoid damaging the ball joint boot if reusing the component.
   ⚠Ball joint separator tools can damage boots. Use care if not replacing the ball joint.
3. 3

   Disconnect tie rod end
   Remove the tie rod end castle nut and cotter pin. Use a tie rod separator or pickle fork to disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Count and record the number of turns or mark the tie rod position for reinstallation to preserve alignment.
4. 4

   Remove hub mounting bolts
   From the back side of the knuckle, remove the four hub mounting bolts that secure the hub/bearing assembly to the steering knuckle. Support the hub as you remove the last bolt to prevent it from falling.
   Torque spec

   Mounting Bolts26 Nm (19 lb-ft)
5. 5

   Remove hub assembly from knuckle
   Pull the hub assembly out of the steering knuckle. If the hub is stuck, use a hub puller or carefully tap around the perimeter with a soft mallet. Simultaneously pull the axle shaft out of the hub splines as you remove the hub. The axle will remain in the transmission.
   ⚠Do not damage the ABS sensor or tone ring during hub removal.
6. 6

   Press out damaged stud(s)
   Place the hub assembly on a sturdy work surface or in an arbor press with the stud side facing down and supported around the outer edge only (not on the bearing center). Use a hammer and punch or press to drive the damaged stud out from the back toward the front. The stud will push through the hub flange. Repeat for any additional damaged studs.
   ⚠Support the hub only on the outer flange, never on the bearing center, to avoid bearing damage.
7. 7

   Clean stud hole
   Use a wire brush to clean the stud hole thoroughly, removing any rust, debris, or burrs. Ensure the hole is clean and the new stud will seat flush against the hub flange.
8. 8

   Install new wheel stud
   Insert the new wheel stud into the hole from the back side of the hub. The serrated or knurled shoulder must seat fully against the back of the hub flange. Use an arbor press, large C-clamp, or stack washers and a lug nut to pull the stud into place. Tighten the lug nut (with washers as spacers) to draw the stud shoulder tight against the hub until fully seated. Verify the stud is flush and secure.
   ℹ️The stud must be fully seated with the shoulder tight against the hub. An incompletely seated stud will fail.
9. 9

   Reinstall hub assembly to knuckle
   Clean the hub mounting surface on the knuckle. Align the axle shaft through the hub splines and position the hub into the knuckle. Install the four hub mounting bolts from the rear and torque to specification.
   Torque spec

   Mounting Bolts26 Nm (19 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Reconnect steering and suspension
    Reconnect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle and install the castle nut to specification. Install a new cotter pin. Reconnect the lower ball joint to the knuckle, torque the castle nut to specification, and install a new cotter pin.
11. 11

    Install rotor and caliper
    Reinstall the brake rotor onto the hub. Reinstall the brake caliper and torque the caliper mounting bolts to specification. Ensure brake pads are properly seated.
12. 12

    Install new axle nut
    Install the new 32mm axle nut onto the axle shaft. Torque to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft). Install a new cotter pin through the castellations or stake the nut collar into the axle shaft groove as specified by the manufacturer.
    ⚠Always use a new axle nut. The nut is a critical safety component and must not be reused.
    Torque spec

    Axle Nut250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
13. 13

    Install wheel and torque lug nuts
    Reinstall the wheel onto the hub, threading on all lug nuts by hand. Lower the vehicle until the wheel just contacts the ground (still supported by jack stands). Torque the lug nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) in a star pattern. Fully lower the vehicle and re-torque lug nuts in a star pattern to final specification.
    Torque spec

    Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Torque all fasteners to specification in the sequence described
2. Use new cotter pins for all castellated nuts
3. Never reuse the axle nut - always install a new one
4. Verify the wheel stud is fully seated and does not spin in the hub

Verification

• Test drive the vehicle and verify no abnormal noises or vibrations from the wheel area
• After 50-100 miles, re-torque the wheel lug nuts to 140 Nm in a star pattern
• Visually inspect that the new stud is flush with the other studs and the lug nut seats properly
• Check that the axle nut cotter pin or stake is properly installed and secure
• Consider having the alignment checked if tie rod position was disturbed

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