> I can't remember the last time I stripped a bolt or nut, and now I've
> stripped two stud holes in quick succession. It happened during the
> reassembly of my half-shaft u-j renewal project.
>
> I've stripped out the two of the threaded holes for the studs that hold
> the half-shaft/bearing assembly to the housing behind the brake pads.
> (There are six studs in total here.) I don't know what to call this part
> of the car, but you get the idea.
>
> I suspect this part of the car is aluminum, no?
>
> What now?
Helicoil !
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/productdetail.jsp?xi=xi&ItemId=1611591367
(note : this may not be the size you need, it's just an example)
Randall
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