Repairing Spring Strut Mount Thread

Information

Remove wire thread inserts (Helicoil) that are installed as standard before drilling out.

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Overview of standard spring strut mount thread

SPRING STRUT MOUNT THREAD SPECIFICATION

Thread 1; for securing diagonal braces (Helicoil)	M8 x 16
Thread 2; for securing alarm horn (only on left spring strut mount) (Helicoil)	M8 x 16
Thread 3; for securing sensor	M6 thread

VALUE SPECIFICATION

Location	Description	Type	Basic value
Thread 1	Dimension Y	Length	20 mm
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Thread 1	Dimension X	Length	5 mm
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Repair thread

Use repair kit > 9843/3 - Thread repair kit with threaded bush > THREADED BUSH 999.504.262.01.

VALUE SPECIFICATION

Location	Description	Type	Basic value
Thread 2	Dimension Y	Length	20 mm
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Thread 2	Dimension X	Length	5 mm
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Repair thread

Use repair kit > 9843/3 - Thread repair kit with threaded bush > THREADED BUSH 999.504.262.01.

VALUE SPECIFICATION

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance
Thread 3	Dimension Y	Length	9.4 mm
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THREAD SPECIFICATION

Thread 1: Engine mount mounting

M10 x 20

VALUE SPECIFICATION

Location	Description	Type	Basic value
Thread 1	Dimension Y	Length	25 mm
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Thread 1	Dimension X	Length	5 mm
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Repair thread
> 5X00IN33 THREAD REPAIRS FOR THREADED BUSHES WITH COLLAR

Use repair kit > 9394 - Time-sert thread repair kit with threaded bush from repair kit.