Dorman 610-306 Wheel Lug Stud - Front

Dorman 610-306 Wheel Lug Stud

Dorman 610-306 is a metric wheel lug stud built from steel for strength, longevity, and safety in demanding automotive service. It is a serrated stud with a quick-start nose and M12-1.50 thread size, making it a direct replacement choice for select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln front applications.

Use this wheel lug stud when you need a precise-thread, serrated replacement for front hub service on vehicles such as the Ford Taurus, Ford Tempo, Mercury Topaz, Mercury Sable, Lincoln Continental, and Ford Escort.

Key Features

• Steel construction for durable wheel fastening performance
• M12-1.50 metric thread size with clockwise thread direction
• Serrated stud design helps secure the stud in the hub
• Quick-start nose supports easier wheel nut engagement
• Thread length: 26.092 mm; shoulder length: 0.551 in
• Head diameter: 19.305 mm; splined bore diameter: 13.59
• Length: 46.99; thread pitch: 1.5

Detailed Description

This Dorman wheel lug stud, part number 610-306, is engineered for front-wheel applications that require an M12-1.50 serrated stud. The carbon steel construction is tested to automotive industry standards for strength and service life, helping restore proper wheel retention when an original stud is worn, damaged, or stripped. It cross-references Anchor 6112 for the same application.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes Fits 1993-1995 Ford Taurus, front; Fits 1990-1994 Ford Tempo, front; Fits 1990-1994 Mercury Topaz, front; Fits 1990-1992 Ford Taurus, front; Fits 1990-1992 Mercury Sable, front; Fits 1990-1991 Lincoln Continental, front; and Fits 1990 Ford Escort, front. The part number 610-306 is also a useful reference when searching for a direct-fit wheel stud replacement for these front axle applications.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken or bent wheel studs after wheel removal or service
• Stripped threads that prevent proper lug nut tightening
• Loose wheel retention caused by worn stud splines
• Corrosion-damaged studs on older Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles
• Front hub hardware replacement during brake or wheel service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread size, thread pitch, head diameter, and stud length against the original hardware before installation. Because this is a serrated stud, proper hub seating is important for secure fitment. Confirm front-position application and match the vehicle’s original wheel stud specifications before torquing lug nuts to the manufacturer’s specification.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this wheel lug stud to meet demanding automotive industry standards for strength, longevity, and safety. The 610-306 is built as a replacement hardware component for service work on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln front applications.