Wheel stud replacement with axle shaft still in place, possible?

You can also rent a tool from the local parts store to help ya. Its a small flat bearing that reduces resistance to draw the stud in using a lug nut instead of using a washer and nut. It makes life so much easier. I actually bought one from the MAC Tools guy for like 30 bucks. Its actually very similar to the bearing used in the power steering pulley puller/installer kits.