Title: Perform common fastener and thread repair.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: Foundational Tasks: Tools and Equipment

Performance should include

- removing broken bolts
- restoring internal and external threads
- repairing internal threads with a thread insert.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What information is necessary about the damaged fastener or thread before starting the repair?
- How does one determine the appropriate tools and materials (e.g., drill bits, thread taps, inserts) for the repair?
- What safety precautions should one take when performing thread or fastener repairs?
- How can one identify the material of the fastener or threaded component, and why is this important?
- How does one select the correct tap/die?
- What is the difference between a bottoming tap and a re-threading tap?