Got a wee problem, wonder if anyone has any thoughts:

On my nearside front hub one of the studs has a damaged thread, so the wheel nut struggles to tighten properly. I've seen mmpob's guide for replacing a stud on the rear hub, can the same be done on the front hub? And if so, where can I get a replacement stud from? New from Mazda or get a hub assy from a scrapyard?
If it helps she's a '96 1.8.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

Cheers, Rob

You could try using a tap and die - to regrind the thread, however......

By the looks of my Mazda EPC - they are available individually from a Mazda dealer for £3.82 each (*although I think they've just had a slight price increase) and just fit into the hub from the rear. Looks like a smack with a hammer would send em the other way!

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v661/richardesty/stud.jpg[/img]

The part number is the same regardless of engine size, just you need more on the 2.0V6.

You should be able to press the stud out as per the above diagram. Failing the the tap try a thread file. May be able to save you some cash 'n' time.

[quote="Stuart McB"]You should be able to press the stud out as per the above diagram. Failing the the tap try a thread file. May be able to save you some cash 'n' time. [/quote]

And failing those, try www.screwfix.com for a big hammer.

Thanks chaps. Think the thread is past being cleaned up but will see if i can scrounge a die from the local garage and give it a go.
Otherwise will get a new stud from Mazda. But as an ex sheetmetal worker, I won't need Screwfix thanks Richard, I have a fine selection of large hammers, or 'persuaders', as we professionals call them!!

Rob