So I started changing the wheel studs and it's pretty difficult to remove them once you hammer them out of the hub. Then, getting the new one in is just as difficult. So my question is how easy is it to remove the hub? Or does anyone know an easier way to remove the wheel studs?

By the way, the Lincoln LS as listed on Rockauto are the exact replacement.

Edited for pictures, This is the removal of the rear lug bolts. This is just a guide and you can follow these at your own risk:
*remember to turn off Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) by placing key in ignition and turning to accessory, placing foot on brake pedal, pushing down on electronic brake switch and continue to hold down, release brake pedal, turn off car, and release EPB switch.

Remove both calipers to remove rotor. There are two 13mm bolts on the back of each caliper. Picture shown is the EPB caliper. Remove rotor:



-Using a hammer with brute swings begin to hit the wheel studs to push them out of the hole. The heavier the better with the hammer. The old studs will fall back into the section shown by the arrow in the picture. Shoot some WD40 in the hole for the hellavit. Then place the new stud in the hole. You will need to use some 'finesse' to get the stud in as it is not a straight shot. I used my longest ratchet and placed the handle side down behind the stud. Then, using a rubber mallet, I struck the head of the ratchet until the stud was all the way in loosely fitting. I found that if you remove all the studs first it will speed up the process. You can do this by putting the car in neutral and spinning the hub to each stud so that they are removed in the gap at the arrow.

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- Once you have the new studs in place refit the rotor back into place. Then you can use a lug nut to pull the stud into place. In order to not ruin any lug nuts you can use a strong 12x1.5 bolt. Use a ratchet on the lug nut to tighten the stud and it will pull into place. I had to use a breaker bar in order to finish the stud getting pulled into place for the best results.



- Now refit the calipers.



DONE! I'm replacing all the studs at each wheel and this whole process took me 2.5 hours. It's always easier once you practice on the first one!

 

Not sure on the S type as I've never need studs on it. But on previous cars that I've done this one there is usually a sweet spot that when you turn the hub and get to the old one slides off after hammering it out of course and the new one is able to clear also. Once again this was on other cars so not sure on the S type. If you remove the hub its only like 4 more bolts on the back. I believe there is a write up somewhere as alot of people have replaced there hubs. Curious on why you needed new wheels studs???

 

One stud broke while removing lug, 1 stud threads stripped, all rusted and hard to get off lugs. I'm taking pics

 

I have an s type and a few of my studs broke the way that I was comfortable with was turning the rotor to where the opening is near the back plate then I R&R them with a punch & hammer it was a smooth little process

 

That's what I did for the 1 broken stud but the gap is just off center to where I have to use extra finess to get them out and the new one in. I don't know if the hubs are different on a STR but that gap is just high enough that it causes a problem. If it's just 4 screws to remove the hub I'd rather do that to speed up the process.

 

I agree with you on that I'm not too sure how to remove the hub but I think it would speed up the process though

 

Edited for pictures and my own instructions. Follow at your own risk! I am not responsible for your own incapabilities!

 

Good job, thanks for your explanations as well as pics
As your disclaimer said , you are not responsible for damages

 

so lincoln ls wheels studs can b used on str's i have to change one on the rear..???

 

That's what he says!

 

thanks i got it..

shawn

 

If you need the front stud replaced do the hub. So much easier. Didn't have any issue with removing the hub. 30 minute job to remove. Joycesjag has a perfect write up. The bathrobe is your choice...

On 03 STR
Tools neede​​​​​​T
15mm socket
Breaker bar
18mm socket on my calipers

Hub was 65 bucks on rockauto

 

Ahhh the good ole days! Still use that same bathrobe.