Rethreading Steering Knuckle - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

nyko46 · #1 11-06-2005, 03:52 PM

Dear friends:
If some one have some good tip in how to rethread a damaged thread of the steering knuckle 18mm x 1.0 on Mercedes Benz 300 SD - 1982 it will be appreciated.
Thanks to all.

Nyko46

MikeTangas · #2 11-06-2005, 04:17 PM

Assuming you were removing the knuckle and it came loose and banged the spindle threads on the deck. I have always had good results cleaning mildly buggered threads using a thread file, in fact had to use the file on one of my steering knuckles when I rebuild the front suspension a couple years ago.

jbaj007 · #3 11-06-2005, 04:40 PM

Perhaps this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007IMS32/104-3581398-9572706?v=glance&n=228013&%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance

nyko46 · #4 11-06-2005, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeTangas

Assuming you were removing the knuckle and it came loose and banged the spindle threads on the deck. I have always had good results cleaning mildly buggered threads using a thread file, in fact had to use the file on one of my steering knuckles when I rebuild the front suspension a couple years ago.

Dear Mike Tangas:
First, thanks so much for your tip. I was thinking in buy a die of 18mm X 1.0
and without remove the knuckle of the car rethread just the damaged thread at the end of the cone where a nut hold the bearings and hub together.
In my case this is thread that is damaged.
How left and right are defined; by the driver side as reference or looking the car from the front?. It many times bring confusion.
In my case the passenger side is the bad one.
See picture of my damaged part in the link bellow.

http://69.0.158.19/live/K900015487OES.JPG

(sorry for sending you a link because I don't know yet how to insert a foto from some site into this page)

Sincerely thanks: Nyko46

jbaj007 · #5 11-06-2005, 10:40 PM

Right/ left defined by driver sitting in the seat.

You didn't like my link to the die? I'm sooo hurt.

nyko46 · #6 11-06-2005, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeTangas

Assuming you were removing the knuckle and it came loose and banged the spindle threads on the deck. I have always had good results cleaning mildly buggered threads using a thread file, in fact had to use the file on one of my steering knuckles when I rebuild the front suspension a couple years ago.

Dear Mike Tangas:
First, thanks so much for your tip. I was thinking in buy a die of 18mm X 1.0
and without remove the knuckle of the car rethread just the damaged thread at the end of the cone where a nut hold the bearings and hub together.
In my case this is thread that is damaged.
How left and right are defined; by the driver side as reference or looking the car from the front?. It many times bring confusion.
In my case the passenger side is the bad one.
See picture of my damaged part in the link bellow.

http://69.0.158.19/live/K900015487OES.JPG

(sorry for sending you a link because I don't know yet how to insert a foto from some site into this page)

Sincerely thanks: Nyko46

nyko46 · #7 11-06-2005, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbaj007

Right/ left defined by driver sitting in the seat.

You didn't like my link to the die? I'm sooo hurt.

Thanks for a nice and so easy way that you send me to find a die.
Sincerely:
Nyko46

MikeTangas · #8 11-06-2005, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbaj007

Right/ left defined by driver sitting in the seat.

You didn't like my link to the die? I'm sooo hurt.

I liked your suggestion too

. But everyone should have a thread file in their bag of tricks, they come in very handy at times.

tuultyme · #9 11-09-2005, 04:46 PM

What is a Thread file and where can you get one? Are there different sizes?

MikeTangas · #10 11-09-2005, 04:57 PM

A thread file is a 4 sided file that has the common thread & pitch for both metric and SAE threads (4 of each at each end). Should be able to locate one at any reputable tool supply or parts house. I think I paid a whopping $6 or so 25 years ago. Don't need it too often but sure is nice to have on hand.