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.
| Screw connection | Vehicle | Bolting point(s) | Helicoil thread insert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front axle support to engine support | 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, E72 | All | M14x1.5x21 | |
| E83 | All | M12x1.5x18 | |
| E85, E84, E86, E89 | All | M12x1.5x18 | |
| E81, E82, E87, E88 | All | M12x1.5x18 | |
| E90, E91, E92, E93 | All | M12x1.5x18 | |
| E92 with S65 | All | M10x1.5x15 | |
| Bracket, wishbone, to engine support | E46, E85, E86, E89 | All | M10x1.5x15 |
| Rear axle support to 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, E72 | All | M14x1.5x21 | |
| E83 | All | M12x1.5x18 | |
| E84, E85, E86, E89 | All | M12x1.5x18 | |
| E81, E82, E87, E88 | All | M12x1.5x18 | |
| E90, E91, E92, E93 | All | M12x1.5x18 | |
| Bearing support, trailing arm to side member | E46, E83, E85, E86, E89 | All | M12x1.5x18 |