Replace damaged or broken wheel studs on the front or rear hub assembly of a 2016-2021 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Wheel stud(s) × 1 — Honda OEM 90029-TA0-A01 or equivalent
• New axle nut × 1 — Use OEM specification
• New cotter pin (if applicable to axle nut design) × 1 — Use OEM specification

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking brake
2. Loosen wheel lug nuts 1/4 turn while vehicle is on ground
3. For front wheel stud replacement: loosen (but do not remove) axle nut while vehicle is on ground with brake pedal pressed or helper holding brake
4. Raise vehicle and secure on jack stands at manufacturer-specified lift points
5. Remove wheel completely
6. Spray penetrating oil on suspension components and allow to soak if vehicle has corrosion

Procedure

1. 1

   Remove brake caliper and rotor
   Remove the two caliper bracket bolts and remove the caliper and bracket assembly as one unit. Support caliper with wire or bungee cord - do not hang by brake hose. Remove brake rotor by pulling straight off the hub. If rotor is stuck, use rotor screw holes to press it off with bolts.
2. 2

   Remove axle nut (front wheels only)
   If replacing front wheel studs, fully remove the previously loosened 32mm axle nut. If stud was not loosened during preparation, use breaker bar with vehicle weight holding hub stationary. Discard the old axle nut as a new one must be installed.
   ⚠Attempting to loosen axle nut with wheel off ground may damage CV joint or transmission. Always loosen on ground first.
3. 3

   Disconnect lower ball joint
   Remove the castle nut from the lower ball joint. Use a ball joint separator tool to separate the ball joint from the lower control arm. If necessary, strike the knuckle mounting boss (not the ball joint stud) with a hammer to help break the taper loose.
4. 4

   Disconnect outer tie rod end
   Remove the castle nut from the outer tie rod end. Use ball joint separator to separate the tie rod from the steering knuckle. Count and record turns when removing tie rod end if alignment cannot be performed after reassembly.
5. 5

   Remove hub and knuckle assembly
   For front: Support the axle shaft and push it inboard into the transmission to disengage from hub splines (or remove CV axle completely if required). Remove the two bolts securing the knuckle to the strut and remove knuckle/hub assembly. For rear: Remove the four hub mounting bolts from the rear of the knuckle and remove hub assembly.
6. 6

   Remove damaged wheel stud
   Place hub assembly on a sturdy work surface with stud facing down. Use a hammer to drive the damaged stud out from the front (wheel-facing side) through the back of the hub. Strike stud firmly at the base where it meets the hub flange. Stud should press out with several firm blows.
   ⚠Support hub properly to avoid damage to bearing or mounting surfaces. Do not strike hub face directly.
7. 7

   Clean stud hole
   Use wire brush to clean the stud hole in the hub, removing any rust, debris, or burrs. Inspect hole for damage or cracks. Ensure the hole is completely clear and surfaces are clean for proper seating of new stud.
8. 8

   Install new wheel stud
   Insert new wheel stud from the back (inboard side) of the hub, pushing it through until the serrations begin to engage. Use a wheel stud press tool or stack of washers with a lug nut and socket to pull the stud fully into place. Tighten lug nut to draw stud through hub until the stud shoulder seats completely flush against the rear of the hub flange. Verify stud is fully seated and centered.
   ⚠Ensure stud seats completely flush. Partially seated studs will fail under torque. Check that serrations are fully engaged in hub.
9. 9

   Reinstall hub and knuckle assembly
   Reverse removal process. For front: Install knuckle to strut with bolts, engage axle shaft splines into hub, and hand-thread new axle nut. For rear: Install hub to knuckle with four mounting bolts. Reconnect tie rod end and lower ball joint to knuckle, installing new castle nuts.
10. 10

    Reinstall brake rotor and caliper
    Install brake rotor onto hub, ensuring it sits flat. Reinstall caliper bracket and caliper assembly, torquing caliper bracket bolts to specification (not provided in database - refer to service manual).
11. 11

    Install wheel and perform final torque
    Install wheel onto hub, threading lug nuts by hand. Lower vehicle until tire just contacts ground but weight is still on jack stands. Torque all lug nuts in a star pattern. Fully lower vehicle and torque axle nut (front wheels only), then install new cotter pin or stake nut collar per manufacturer specification.
    Torque spec

    Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)

    Axle Nut250 Nm (184 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Ensure new axle nut is properly staked or cotter pin is installed - do not reuse old axle nut
2. Verify all suspension and steering fasteners are properly torqued before test driving
3. If tie rod end was removed, vehicle should receive four-wheel alignment
4. Pump brake pedal several times before moving vehicle to restore brake pedal pressure

Verification

• Visually inspect that new wheel stud is fully seated flush with hub mounting surface
• Verify all lug nuts are properly torqued in star pattern and wheel has no play
• Test drive vehicle at low speed and verify no unusual noises, vibrations, or pulling
• Recheck lug nut torque after 50-100 miles of driving
• For front wheel stud replacement: verify no CV axle or wheel bearing noise during test drive

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