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Contents of Thread Repair Set







Contents of Thread Repair Set

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Thread Repair Kit M12x1.5 (VAS 6058)

• Drill (VAS 6267)


Observe safety precautions.

• In the example, thread repair on this vehicle is described for left front retaining bracket for subframe and is to be employed at the other 3 retaining brackets accordingly as necessary.






1 Threaded plate (in retaining bracket for subframe)

2 Helicoil thread insert

• Threaded plate is not a replacement part and may only be repaired once if damaged.

• If damaged again, replace the retaining bracket. Refer to => [ Subframe Retaining Bracket ] Subframe Retaining Bracket.






1 Spiral drill 12.5 mm diameter

2 Tap M 12 x 1.5

3 Installing spindle

4 Threaded insert M 12 x 1.5 x 24 ( (VAS 6058/1) )

5 Peg breaker with magnetic tips