While replacing some of the older lug nuts on the rear
wheel with new chromed nuts, one of the wheel studs came
lose (tightening, it just spun). I assume that the car is
still safe to drive while I await the replacement since the
other 3 are fine.
My question (other than the safety) is that the Shop Manual
indicates to install the new one (after taping out the old
from the front), use suitable packing (short length of
steel and washers) draw the the stub into position. I'm not
sure I understand this? Wouldn't you just "tap" the new stud
in from the back side, making sure the splines fit the hub
flange? I know the English language can be funky (no flame
intended) some times, not sure what is ment by "draw" the stub
into position.
Your help, as always, is much appreciated.
Scott Suhring
Elizabethtown, PA
'70 TR6
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