Wheel

Front wheel stud for vehicles without a brand license Aixam, Mega and Minauto :

- Aixam 400 , 400sl , 500sl , 500.4 , 500.5 , A721 , A741 , A751 , City , Roadline , Crossline , Scouty ...

- Aixam Impulsion , Vision , Sensation , Émotion ...

- Aixam Pro D-truck ...

- Minauto ...

- Mega pH1, Mega ph2

Thread diameter 10 mm, no 125, groove diameter 12 mm

Reference Origin: 6K028A

What is the operation of a wheel stud?

Real security pieces, the wheel stud allows connect hub at the wheel. They are blocked by steel joints and wheel nuts to ensure the robustness of their fixation. Thus, the wheel stud consists of 3 main elements:

1. Thread : It allows to bring him depth to fit;
2. A bolt head : the one-CI allows for its maintenance;
3. Two distinct surfaces : It has a geometrized surface and a phosphate surface.

Depending on the wheel models, wheel studs can have different aspects. Indeed, some are spiral profiles, others are distinguished by the anti-external coating-corrosion while others can have a anti-safety mechanism-rotation directly placed on the head of the stud.
In addition, wheel studs have sizes that will vary depending on those of your wheels.

The assembly of a wheel stud is a task reserved for professionals in the automotive mechanics sector or individuals with a very good level of knowledge. Indeed, when replacing a wheel stud, it must be respected the Tightening torque of the wheels which is recommended by the manufacturer.
It should be noted that wheel studs are distinguished from vun which are a device installed on the wheels to avoid the flight of rims From your car.

How to change a broken wheel stud?

If you have a good level of expertise in automotive mechanics, you can make the change of a broken wheel stud by you. Follow our step by step tutorial to succeed in this operation.

Materials needed:

• Protective gloves
• A toolbox
• A torque wrench
• A new wheel stud
• A new wheel nut
• A jack
• Candles

Step 1: Disassemble the wheel

Start by placing your vehicle up with a jack and candlelights and then disassemble the wheels with a torque wrench.

Step 2: Remove the damaged stud

Position a ratchet wrench around the sprayed wheel head damaged on the back of the hub. It will be necessary to place the training screw in the center above the stud and then tighten it.
Wait for the head of the stud to the same level as the rear part of the hub to stop screwing. Do not force too much on the stud if it is broken because it can deteriorate the Wheel bearings.

Step 3: Install the new wheel stud

When the broken stud is extracted, you can install the new stud as well as the new wheel nut. It will be necessary to screw them with a torque wrench.

Step 4: Reassemble the wheel

Reassemble the wheel by respecting the tightening torque of that-it. Then, it will be necessary to descend your vehicle from candles and the jack.

What grease use for a wheel stud?

For wheel stud but also for nuts, it is necessary to use a copper grease, that is to say that its formula is coppered. Indeed, it is designed to withstand very high temperatures going Up to 1000 ° C. This type of fat makes it possible to Limit noises, wear, moisture and corrosion of parts.