Fastener Usage

FASTENER USAGE

DESCRIPTION

WARNING: USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Fasteners and torque specifications references are identified in metric and SAE format. During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is important to salvage all fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.) for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a fastener of equivalent specification must be used.

THREADED HOLE REPAIR
Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using a Helicoil(R). Follow the vehicle or Helicoil(R) recommendations for application and repair procedures.

STANDARD PROCEDURE

TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE "RIV-NUT" REPAIR
1. Remove the old riv nut by grinding the head off.
2. Remove the damaged nut from the frame using a magnet or equivalent.
3. Using a long full threaded bolt and thread a nut to the near of the head of the bolt.
4. Put a larger nut onto the bolt so that it is free spinning on the bolt with the bearing side away from the head of the bolt.
5. Thread the riv nut onto the end of the bolt.
6. Insert the riv nut and bolt into the hole in the frame.
7. Hold the larger nut with a wrench and torque the nut against the larger nut to collapse the riv nut.