I have a 2001 civic hx and am trying to replace the lug studs ( dont ask why) does any know how to get the hub assembly off of the front without taking it to a machine shop....help

 

ok sounds like a plan man thats what i had planned on doin anyway

 

make sure the nuts are off tho

 

hey you can ruin the rubber joint cover thing that keeps all the jelly thing inside so be careful not to rip it. i can do it for you if you hook me up with th kit

 

Don't usually post here anymore but I figure I'll stop by and save you a balljoint and a headache.
If you're talking about simply removing the knuckle from the lower arm, run to the local Pep Boys/Discount/Advance and get a Pitman Arm puller. Runs about 6bucks. Slide it over the balljoint stud, make sure the nut is still on so it doesn't mushroom, and then torque down the Pitman puller. The thing will pop off easily and not damage a damned thing.
Now if you're talking about removing the hub from the knuckle, don't misinterprit the above and think you can seperate 'em with a pickle-fork. You'll need a press to seperate the hub and usually a new wheel bearing.