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Notes on repairing threads

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/bolt connection

Vehicle

Screw/bolt fastening
point(s)

Helicoil thread insert

Front axle carrier to engine
carrier

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

All

M14x1.5x21

E83

All

M12x1.5x18

E85, E86

All

M12x1.5x18

E81, E82, E87, E88

All

M12x1.5x18

E90, E91, E92, E93

All

M12x1.5x18

E92 with S65

All

M10x1.5x15

Bracket, control arm, to
engine carrier

E46, E85, E86

All

M10x1.5x15

Rear axle carrier to frame
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

All

M14x1.5x21

E83

All

M12x1.5x18

E85, E86

All

M12x1.5x18

E81, E82, E87, E88

All

M12x1.5x18

E90, E91, E92, E93

All

M12x1.5x18

Bearing block, trailing arm
to side member

E46, E83, E85, E86

All

M12x1.5x18

RA  Notes on repairing threads

BMW AG - TIS

22.01.2013  06:21

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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