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41 00... Notes On Repairing Threads

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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, see 31 00... NOTES ON REPAIRING THREADS and 33 00... NOTES ON REPAIRING THREADS .
REPAIRING THREADS PROCEDURE

Screw/bolt connection Vehicle Screw/bolt fastening point(s) Helicoil thread insert
Front axle carrier to engine carrier E46 All M12x1.5x18
E53 All M12x1.5x18
E60, E61, E63, E64 Front, middle See repair elements
Rear M12x1.5x18
E65, E66, E67 All M12x1.5x18
E70, E71 All M14x1.5x21
E83 All M12x1.5x18
E85, E86 All M12x1.5x18
E81, E82, E87, E88 All M12x1.5x18
E90, E91, E92, E93 All M12x1.5x18
E92 with S65 All M10x1.5x15
Bracket, control arm, to engine carrier E46, E85, E86 All M10x1.5x15
Rear axle carrier to frame side member E46 All M12x1.5x18
E53 All M14x1.5x21
E60, E61 All M14x1.5x21
E63, E64 All M14x1.5x21
E65, E66, E67 All M14x1.5x21
E70, E71 All M14x1.5x21
E83 All M12x1.5x18
E85, E86 All M12x1.5x18
E81, E82, E87, E88 All M12x1.5x18
E90, E91, E92, E93 All M12x1.5x18
Bearing block, trailing arm to side member E46, E83, E85, E86 All M12x1.5x18