41 00... Notes On Repairing Threads

IMPORTANT: Install Helicoil thread inserts so that they are flush with the original thread.

NOTE: Damaged threads may be repaired with Helicoil thread inserts. Comply with the procedure described in the example.

SCREW/BOLT CONNECTION REFERENCE CHART

Screw/bolt connection	Vehicle	Screw/bolt fastening point(s)	Helicoil thread insert
Front axle carrier to engine carrier	E46	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18
	E53	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18
	E60, E61, E63, E64	Front, middle	See REPAIR ELEMENTS
	E60, E61, E63, E64	Rear	M12 x 1.5 x 18
	E65, E66, E67	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18
	E70, E71	All	M14 x 1.5 x 21
	E83	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18
	E85, E86	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18
	E81, E82, E87, E88	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18
	E90, E91, E92, E93	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18
	E92 with S65	All	M10 x 1.5 x 15
Bracket, control arm, to engine carrier	E46, E85, E86	All	M10 x 1.5 x 15
Rear axle carrier to frame side member	E46	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18
	E53	All	M14 x 1.5 x 21
	E60, E61	All	M14 x 1.5 x 21
	E63, E64	All	M14 x 1.5 x 21
	E65, E66, E67	All	M14 x 1.5 x 21
	E70, E71	All	M14 x 1.5 x 21
	E83	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18
	E85, E86	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18
	E81, E82, E87, E88	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18
	E90, E91, E92, E93	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18
Bearing block, trailing arm to side member	E46, E83, E85, E86	All	M12 x 1.5 x 18