Solaris is one of the most reliable car models, but sometimes it requires repairs. Annoying problems happen with the automatic transmission, the engine, the wheels and their parts, including the studs.
How to change the front wheel stud of a Hyundai Solaris with your own hands?
Every car enthusiast should have knowledge about the design of a car. How to change a stud on a Hyundai Solaris wheel? This is easy if you know where exactly the part is located in the wheel structure.
A standard wheel, not a steering wheel, but a regular one, consists of:
- disk;
- tires;
- the frame or code on which the tire is attached;
- hubs.
The tire is put on a disk, which is attached to the hub - the axis of strength of the Hyundai wheel structure. The stud is a structural element of the hub.
Wheel stud repair: features
Deformation of the pin becomes the reason for its removal and replacement, otherwise ride quality the wheels will go down.
Replacing a stud on a Hyundai Solaris wheel and repairing it consist of the following steps:
- The wheel is unscrewed;
- The disk is removed;
- The hub and bearing are removed.
- The hub stud is being replaced rear wheel Hyundai Solaris. To do this, two cuts are made on the brake panel with a hacksaw, the pin is knocked out of the hub opening with a hammer, a new one is inserted and secured with a nut.
IMPORTANT: Replacing the rear wheel stud of a Hyundai Solaris is no different from replacing a part for the front, and the cost self-repair will be several times lower than in the salon.
A little about wheel covers
When replacing the front wheel stud of a Hyundai Solaris, you need to pay attention to the wheel caps. The individuality of the car owner is often emphasized by the choice of a cap - a part that can become a tuning element.
This interesting design attachment to the disc protects it from dirt and radically changes the appearance of the car. The cap can be plastic or metal, have a flat or embossed shape.
Hyundai Solaris studs are pressed into the front and rear hubs rear axles car. Wheel discs are put on them and screwed to the hubs. They are very similar to bolts, but the heads of the studs are round, followed by knurling, which securely fixes the stud in the hub.
Hyundai Solaris front stud replacement
Quite often it happens that the thread on the stud breaks due to an incorrectly screwed wheel nut, or for some reason it bends or breaks. Although the studs are made from durable 10.9 grade steel, such failures do occur. In these cases, the Hyundai Solaris stud is replaced.
According to the regulations, it is prescribed to remove the hub, in this case the bearing must also be changed. But we won't do this.
The work is performed in the following sequence:
- the car is raised on a jack near the wheel where the stud will be changed;
- Stops are placed under the rear wheels so that it does not move;
- the front wheel is removed from the damaged stud;
- The steering wheel in the car is turned as much as possible towards the wheel being repaired;
- the caliper is removed, to do this you need to unscrew only 2 bolts from inside;
- the caliper is moved to the side and secured with a wire to a spring so that it does not interfere;
- removed brake disk, to do this, unscrew 2 bolts that are located between the studs;
- if it doesn’t want to come off right away, you need to knock on it from the inside through a wooden spacer;
- we cut the metal protective casing on both sides in the place of the damaged pin brake mechanism;
- we bend the resulting petal and get the opportunity to carefully knock out the damaged pin with a hammer;
- if the pin is bent, it must be shortened with a hacksaw where the bend ends;
- insert a new stud so that its knurling coincides with the knurling in the hub, and carefully hammer it in;
- from the thread side, insert a gasket (usually a nut of a larger diameter) and press the stud with the wheel nut until the hub head is pressed tightly against the hub flange; Next, we assemble everything in reverse order.
Replacing the stud on the rear wheel
Replacing Solaris wheel studs is also simple and can be done independently. The procedure is as follows:
- we lift the car with a jack near the wheel where the stud is damaged;
- We put stops under the other wheels;
- remove the rear wheel where the stud is damaged;
- remove the caliper and put it aside so that it does not interfere;
- remove the brake disc as described above;
- we gain access to the damaged pin and knock it out;
- insert a new pin, hammer it in and tighten it as shown above;
We assemble the unit in reverse order. As you can see, the studs on the front wheels are changed quite simply, but on posterior procedure It’s even simpler - the protective casing doesn’t interfere.
Breaking a front hub or rear wheel stud doesn't happen often, but you need to be prepared for a possible quick fix. You can find out about the malfunction by personal inspection or during diagnostics at a service station. There are no external signs of manifestation, except for the absence of one (several) nuts securing the wheel disc to the hub.
A breakdown poses a danger to the driver and passengers, as the risk of an accident increases several times. The faster the owner discovers the defect, the greater the chance of success. You can replace a damaged pin yourself, but only if you have minimal experience in carrying out repairs. Otherwise, you risk causing harm with your incompetence. Similar facts are numerous; service station workers subsequently eliminate the mistakes of amateur repairmen.
Our Hyundai Solaris repair services
Our service center provides a wide range of repair services technical means, including Korean brand Hyundai Solaris. Owners contact the workshop asking for assistance in replacing Supplies, such as:
- front hub or rear wheel stud;
- brake pads;
- motor and gear oil, cleaning elements;
- cooling system thermostat.
In addition to current work, craftsmen specialize in carrying out overhaul engine, chassis, suspension, brake system, electrical equipment. The presence of special boxes and repair sites allows us to accept orders for the restoration of the body, its individual elements, priming, painting, puttying, and treating the bottom with anti-corrosion mastic.
We fix problems quickly and efficiently thanks to the work of professionals with many years of experience. Modernization of equipment contributed to speeding up the process of inspection, output and printing of results, and calculation of materials. Significantly reduced queues, increased throughput, improved quality. Loyal price policy and an individual approach to each client made it possible to expand the circle of regular visitors and increase the rating.
When is it necessary to replace the front hub studs on a Hyundai Solaris?
Symptoms of a malfunction include the following:
- one or more studs are missing on the front part of the wheel rim;
- There is play in the wheel rim when it is loosened from side to side.
Why is it necessary to replace the front wheel stud on Solaris?
Frequent causes of breakdowns are:
It is important to know! If a stud is broken, the others must be checked for suitability and possible damage. If necessary, replace with new ones. Experts recommend replacing all the studs on one drum at the same time, since the strength of the metal decreases with each tightening of the key.
Diagnostics and replacement of the Hyundai Solaris front hub stud
The inspection procedure is carried out near each wheel, both in the front and rear. You should start from the place where the defect was found.
The main task of diagnostics is to identify the fault. Availability special means and no tools are needed, a simple inspection is enough. After identification, the technician begins to remove the wheel and conduct the second stage of inspection.
Preparation for replacement: a set of new studs, car tools, special puller for pressing out studs, hammer, rust removing liquid.
The main steps for replacing the front hub stud are as follows:
- jacking up the car;
- wheel removal, brake caliper, brake disc, friction linings;
- unscrewing the central nut, removing support bearing;
- removing the drum from the studs by first unscrewing one mounting bolt;
- carrying out visual inspection broken pin, as well as all the others; data analysis, consideration of the issue of complete replacement of other studs;
- knocking out the studs seat using a hammer;
- treatment full-time position fastenings WD-40, cleaning from layers of rust and corrosion;
- Pressing in new studs using a puller, assembly procedure in reverse order.
The car is prepared for delivery to the customer provided there are no third-party breakdowns that require immediate response from the technician.
Replacing the rear wheel stud of a Hyundai Solaris
The procedure is similar to replacing the front studs, the only difference is in the fastening mechanism rear drum and the method of removing the studs.
You can use a puller, or you can tap it with a hammer and press it in using a coupling nut. To make the thread easier to move, you can lubricate it a little with graphite lubricant. The fact that the pin has “sat into the groove” will be indicated by a click during the tightening process.
The main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise replacement will be required again.
Fair pricing when replacing Hyundai Solaris studs
To make repairs in our service accessible to car owners, we systematically hold promotions that reduce the total cost of work. Consumable parts are supplied from the manufacturer, all products are certified and have documentary evidence.
Owners of the Korean brand Hyundai have the opportunity to purchase spare parts at prices from the manufacturer in our service.
Replacing the front wheel stud of a Hyundai Solaris with a quality guarantee
As part of the placed order, a quality guarantee is provided for all types of work. If a defect or breakdown is detected during the warranty stage, we reserve the right to repair it free of charge by service station workers.
Duration of the term warranty obligation can be adjusted subject to the customer providing a non-original spare part for installation. All nuances are discussed before the start of work, essentially.
We won’t tell our long story about how the hairpin broke and how we had to drive slowly and carefully to the store. Usually, as you might guess, the stud breaks when working on the wheel, but it is relatively easy to replace it with a new one, and not only by example Hyundai Solaris.
We found a new part in nearest car store, also in the markets it is probably cheaper. Let's move on to the operation itself.
1. First of all, you need to have a set on hand standard tools and a jack. We block the wheels and lift the part where it is necessary to change the stud.
2. Unscrew the wheel, in our case the picture was unpleasant, you will see in the photo just above.
3. Now we move on to dismantling the caliper. The operation is not at all difficult, you can see it here. From the back you will find two mounting bolts, after which we put the caliper on the spring so as not to stretch and/or deform the hoses. 
4. In order to remove the brake disc from the Hyundai Solaris, you simply need to unscrew the two bolts that are immediately visible between the studs. Sometimes the disc gets stuck, so it is difficult to give in. In such a situation, there is only one way: tap with reverse side until he comes out on his own. 
5. Now it’s worth it new problem before us: we need to solve something with the protective casing, since it interferes with pulling out the pin. On all forums they write that it is easy to bend it back, but in our case it began to become severely deformed during such an operation. It was decided to make a small incision, which allowed it to be bent in two parts. 
6. Use a hammer to knock out the broken pin and drive in a new one. We had a very difficult time getting it in, we even applied some grease and worked well with a hammer before we inserted the pin completely. 
7. All that remains is to return the casing to its original position; of course, you can’t return it to its original state, but this is better than completely deforming it or even cutting out pieces.
That's all, in a couple of hours you can easily manage it slowly and calmly.
