Dorman 610-344 Wheel Lug Stud - Rear

Dorman 610-344 Wheel Lug Stud

Dorman 610-344 is a metric wheel lug stud built from steel for rear wheel service on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications. It is engineered to meet demanding automotive standards for strength, durability, and safety, making it a direct-fit replacement for worn or damaged wheel studs.

Key Features

• Steel construction for dependable wheel fastening performance
• Metric thread size: M12-1.50 with clockwise thread direction
• Serrated stud design helps secure the stud in the hub or flange
• Quick-start nose for easier wheel nut engagement during service
• Thread diameter: 12 mm; thread length: 28.575 mm
• Silver finish with a 19.558 mm head diameter
• Fits rear positions on select Ford Taurus, Ford Sable, Mercury Sable, and Lincoln Continental applications

Detailed Description

This Dorman wheel lug stud, part number 610-344, is made from carbon steel and tested to automotive industry standards for strength and longevity. It uses an M12-1.50 thread pitch, a serrated shoulder, and a quick-start nose to support secure wheel mounting and straightforward service work. This part cross-references Raybestos Brakes 27842B for the same application.

Compatible With rear wheel service on 1990-2000 Mercury Sable, 1990-1992 Ford Taurus, 1993-1995 Ford Taurus, 1994-1999 Ford Sable with rear drum brakes, 1996-2000 Ford Taurus, 2000-2001 Ford Sable, and 1990-1992 Lincoln Continental. If you are replacing a damaged stud on a Ford Taurus rear hub or servicing a Mercury Sable rear wheel assembly, Dorman 610-344 provides the correct metric thread specification for the listed vehicles.

What It Helps Solve

• Stripped or damaged wheel stud threads
• Broken or bent rear wheel studs
• Wheel mounting issues caused by worn serrations
• Loose wheel nut engagement from incorrect thread size
• Corrosion-related stud replacement during brake or hub service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread size, shoulder dimensions, and rear-position fitment before installation. Press the serrated stud fully into the hub or flange until seated, then confirm proper wheel nut thread engagement. Always follow the vehicle service procedure for torque specification and wheel installation sequence.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this wheel lug stud to meet demanding automotive industry standards for strength, longevity, and safety. Part number 610-344 is built for consistent fit and service reliability on the listed rear applications.