>> ... you may not like what you see if you do <<
Or what you *don't* see... wheel bearing grease.
Medtro,
I don't hit the studs (front or rear.) A brass hammer works well when struck against the side of the flange. Loosen the nuts but leave about 2 threads so the cone washers don't fly all over the garage. "You could lose an eye doing that." :G
-B-