Driver side lug nut stud snapped off, how to replace and repair it?

Tiny
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  • 2020 GMC SIERRA
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  • 100,000 MILES
Girlfriend got a flat tire. Had AAA come out and the guy snapped off one and stripped out another of her studs. It's the driver side rear wheel. Can you send me the process of how to replace and repair those two studs? I understand they have to be pressed out but I'd like to know what I'm getting myself into before I start tearing it apart. Also, is it acceptable to use a ball joint press to press them out?
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 AT 7:56 PM

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Tiny
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Using a press is the preferred way to change these out, but you might be able to get around that. Please check out this video of the job being done on a similar car:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSZ8P0wrQX8

Here are instructions on how to change out the front wheel stud. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Friday, April 4th, 2025 AT 11:56 AM
Tiny
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The picture where it shows them disregarding two o-rings or seals. Do those need to be replaced and if so, what are they called?
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Friday, April 4th, 2025 AT 12:34 PM
Tiny
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They look like wheel hub O ring seals, if they are in good shape I would just leave them, the instructions say to replace them FYI.
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Saturday, April 5th, 2025 AT 10:41 AM
Tiny
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Thanks I got the job done. I found some other problems when I was in there, but the studs are fixed. I used a ball joint press that worked great. Thanks for your help.
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Monday, April 7th, 2025 AT 8:31 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Monday, April 7th, 2025 AT 10:57 AM

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