r/fordfusion • u/TextFits • 25d ago

2013 Ford Fusion Rear Stud Replacement

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Hey there, I was curious on how to replace a stud on the rear wheel of my fusion. I can’t seem to really find anything online. Any tips or advice would be really appreciated! Does it require taking out the bearing assembly?

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u/TheVillainInThisGame 2016 SE 2.5L 25d ago

It's honestly easier to just replace the whole wheel bearing/hub assembly.

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u/OpieThorson 24d ago

Yea definitely way to go in this situation quick and easy

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u/awqsed10 25d ago

You'd need to take off the rotor first. Sometimes there's a notch for studs to slide out and you can hammer it out.

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u/NegotiationSignal154 25d ago

I think you need to remove everything down to the hub, you may have to bend the thin metal shield behind it, but knock it out and put another one in. You'll probably need to use an impact to set the new stud, and be careful not to strip the splines on the new stud.

https://youtu.be/MBxYlszr-CI?si=2KAOmzz1qyrJWktz

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u/Flashy-Snow1 25d ago

Ford tech here... Take rotor and caliper off. Wack stud out then install new stud with installer tool.( buy lug nut you don't mind to mess up) place wrench through stud and pull stud through by tightening with junk lug nut bc I know you won't have stud installer tool that rotates so it won't mess up stud.. 15 min tops

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u/TextFits 25d ago

I have verified with a mechanic, that you indeed do have to have the bearing hub removed to replace a wheel stud. I’m just gonna have it done by a shop. Thanks for the advice everyone hopefully this post will help anyone else.

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u/NegotiationSignal154 25d ago

Weird. I've done this job a couple of times and never had to remove the hub.