Threads, Repairing

Threads, Repairing

Drilling

- Drill out the threads with the spiral drill.






• For drilling and grinding, use drill (VAS 6267).

• While drilling, drill must be held by a second person using an additional handle.






• Do not angle the drill.

Threads, Cutting

- Cut the threads with the thread tap.






- Clean threaded bushing (blow with pressurized air).

Thread Inserts, Inserting

- Screw thread insert - 3 - on to installing spindle until drive peg - 2 - makes contact on drive tab - 1 - of installing spindle.






- Screw the threaded insert into the threaded plate until the threaded insert is seated flush with the outer edge of the threaded plate (check visually).






- Then screw the threaded insert in by a 1/4 turn.

• Thread insert must be able to be turned easily.

- Remove the spindle.

- Break off thread insert driver tang using tang breaker.






- Install subframe (suspension subframe) (tightening specifications). Refer to => Suspension, Wheels, Steering 40 Specifications.