Thread Inserts, Inserting

2013 Volkswagen Beetle (5C1) L5-2.5L (CBTA)SECTION Thread Inserts, Inserting






Thread Inserts, Inserting

- Turn the threaded insert - 3 - onto the spindle until the drive peg - 2 - makes contact on drive tab - 1 - of installing spindle.






Thread insert must be able to be turned easily.

- Screw the threaded insert into the threaded plate until the threaded insert is seated flush with the outer edge of the threaded plate (check visually).






- Then tighten the threaded insert by a 1/4 turn further.

- Remove the spindle.

- Break off thread insert driver tang using tang breaker.






- Install the subframe (tightening specification). Refer to => Suspension, Wheels and Steering 40 Removal and Installation.

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