Thread, Drilling

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CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to flying metal shavings when drilling out the threaded bushings.

Eye injury possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

-- Drill out the defective thread using the spiral bit from the Thread Repair Kit M12 x 1.5 :VAS 6058A .

Fig 1: Drill Out Threads Using Spiral Bit

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Fig 2: Cutting Threads Using Thread Tap

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of injury from tilting the drill.

- Use a drill with a second handle.

- A second technician is required for the drill.