Combine wheel stud replacement

[twizz]

Got 2 wheel studs to replace on the front hub of a combine that have sheared off. What’s the best/easiest way of knocking them out

 

[Flatlander]

I’d be curious as to why they snapped to begin with. But if they are splined ones you’ll want a big drift and a trustworthy sledge hammer swinger. Safer to weld a handle to the drift to avoid painful hammer misses

 

[in-too-deep]

Got 2 wheel studs to replace on the front hub of a combine that have sheared off. What’s the best/easiest way of knocking them out

The right-sized punch with locking pliers for a handle and a BIG hammer swung gently instead of a regular hammer swung wildly.

And replace all of the studs now.

 

[Hard Graft]

An air hammer is a very good way

 

[Woody j]

Got 2 wheel studs to replace on the front hub of a combine that have sheared off. What’s the best/easiest way of knocking them out

Big hammer !!

 

[Welderloon]

If splined remove the hub, heat around the stud hole ( avoiding the stud) then knock the damaged section of stud out - should be relatively easy & no need for sledge hammers or wild antics with hammers.
Do the same when fitting the new stud, heat around the stud hole, line up the splines & knock the stud in then tighten the nut on to pull the stud all the way home, cool with water then re-fit the hub. - no temper tantrums, mashing of threads & swearing

 

[JockCroft]

Got 2 wheel studs to replace on the front hub of a combine that have sheared off. What’s the best/easiest way of knocking them out

Were you on duals previous years? Many years ago (late 80's) a friend had a Claas that had cracked through and a 3 stud section of hub actually fell off when taking wheel off to repair a puncture. Studs still firmly in section.
Inspect hub closely.

 

[twizz]

Got them off with a big hammer and a bit of heat. New ones are back in with winding them in with a big bar. Thanks for all the replies