Repairing thread on tunnel connecting piece

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

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The cut-out diagrams of the thread repairs are examples and are designed to show the installation dimensions of the threaded insert. They do not always show the exact component on which the threaded insert is installed.

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Overview of standard thread on tunnel connecting piece

1. Threaded bush, MIO: 

   Repair thread -1-  .

   > 5X00IN34 THREAD REPAIRS FOR THREADED BUSHES WITHOUT COLLAR

   Use repair kit > 9843/1 - Thread repair set  .

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   Tunnel connecting piece

   Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance
   Thread 1	Dimension X	Depth	5 mm
   Thread 1	Dimension Y	Length	20 mm

   Fig 1: Checking Tunnel Connecting Piece (M10) Thread Dimension

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   Thread repairs on tunnel connecting piece (M10)