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Servicing front suspension (Base running gear)
Reworking cap nut in side member
If the threads of the cap nut in the side member are damaged, the thread must either be retapped or the cap nut must be drilled out.
When drilling out proceed as follows.
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‒ Support engine/gearbox assembly with 10-222 A and legs 10-222 A/1.
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‒ Remove the sub-frame.
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‒ Drill out the damaged side member cap nut with a drill from underneath.
Note:
When drilling do not cant the drill.
Warning!
Wear protective goggles.
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‒ Cut new thread in cap nut.
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‒ Use a new combi bolt to secure sub-frame.
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Securing point |
Thread |
Bolt |
Part No. |
Front sub-frame |
M12 x 1.5 |
M12 x 1.5 x 100 (10.9) |
N 101 418.011) |
Rear sub-frame |
M12 x 1.5 |
M12 x 1.5 x 100 (10.9) |
N 101 418.011) |
Sub-frame bracket |
M10 |
M10 x 40 (10.9) |
N 100 596.041) |
1) These bolts are not listed on the parts microfiche. They must be specially ordered.
Note:
Tightening torque remains unchanged.
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