Trouble replacing tire stud 1998 Ford Escort

Our automotive electrician Jeff posted up at the top. Better down here. You also have good information from Kardoc, you have a dead short to ground.

Jeff Armer Dec 26, 2023
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The last escort I worked on had the identical problem . The solution was the distributor module had burnt out. This is the flat, black, electronic module, next to cap. Has 2-4 screws and requires dielectrical grease on the underside for isolation. Has flat bar connector which has 4+ connector pins. Car will turn over, but will not start. Replace this module for about $25-30 at most parts stores.

This could be your wheel bearing,raise front end on bad tire side and grab tire and move it around to see if it is loose,http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?fromSearchPage=true&pageId=0900c15280265793&partName=Front+Wheel+Bearings&partId=0900c15280265793

It should be in the trunk with the spare tire usually beside the spare but sometimes underneath the spare tire.

usally the TFI module is the cause. remove it from the distibutor and take it to a chain auto parts store. they test it for free.

Remove tire and wheel, remove caliper and brake rotor. DO NOT apply the brakes while the caliper is loose. Hit stud you want to replace hard with a LARGE HEAVY hammer to drive it out towards vehicle. DO NOT use a light hammer. It will distort the stud and possibly mushroom the end making it very difficult to remove. Once the stud is loose, you may or may not have enough room to get it out of the hole. You may need to pull the hub loose from the rear suspension to gain more room. Remove the stud. Place new stud in hole. Put a stack of washers over the stud, grease the threads, and using a new FLAT nut with the same threads as the lug nut, tighten until the stud is pulled all the way into the hub. Remove the flat nut, reattach the hub assembly (if you needed to take it loose) and reinstall the brakes.

IF NO CLEARANCE TO INSTALL NEW STUD THAN YOU WILL HAVE TO REMOVE HALFSHAFT FROM HUB AND KNUCKLE TO PRESS OUT HUB FLANGE,SHOULD BE ABLE TO SNAKE IT IN THERE. WATCH TO NOT DAMAGE BEARING,SUPPORT IT OR IT WILL SEPERATE WHEN PRESSING ON FLANGE OR HUB

 Most places like Auto Zone or Parts Source, if you buy the belt from them would be more then happy to change it for you. Just thank the person who helped you. Have a nice day.

Ignition switch?

lugnuts and wheel studs
you will have to pull the barke drum off and knock the studs out and should be able to get new ones in and use a nut and spacer to pull the new studs tight