Cordless drill housing shells screw size
M5 · 25 to 40 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on Cordless drill housing shells, the thread is M5 in lengths from 25 to 40 mm.
Where it is used: holds the two halves of the body and gearbox together.
This entry is marked reported and comes from ifixit.com.
An M5 screw is 5 mm in diameter with a 0.8 mm pitch, tapped with a 4.2 mm drill; imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing.
Cordless drill housing shells screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 25–40 mm | 0.8 mm | not stated | not stated | holds the two halves of the body and gearbox together | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
holds the two halves of the body and gearbox together
pitch 0.8 mm · tap 4.2 mm · clearance 5.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T25
How to check the screw before you buy
- Industrial parts lists usually give the full callout (thread, length, head, grade); match all four, not just the thread.
- Diameter: across the threads an M5 screw measures about 5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.8 mm from one thread crest to the next (12.5 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The records span 25–40 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M5 heads take PH2 for Phillips and T25 for Torx, and a 4 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M5 is about 4.0-6.0 N·m into metal threads and 1.5-2.5 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M5
- Sensor barrel sizes like M8, M12, M18 and M30 name the sensor body or connector diameter, not a mounting screw — check whether the M number is a body thread before buying screws.
- M5x0.8 is the de facto universal bike thread — confirm 0.8mm pitch before threading into carbon or alloy bosses.
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- Makita DTW1004 cordless impact wrench also M5 × 35 mm
- Makita 4100KB cutter also M5 × 40 mm
- Stihl 064 / 048 chainsaw and cut-off saw housing also M5 × 40 mm
- ABB ACS580 motor terminal box / cable glands also M5 × 25–35 mm
- Makita 1806B planer also M5 × 25–40 mm
- Machinery access panels also M5 × 25 mm
- Makita DHS680 165mm cordless circular saw also M5 × 40 mm
- Makita 9741 wheel sander also M5 × 28 mm
Questions about Cordless drill housing shells screws
- What size screw does Cordless drill housing shells use?
- M5 × 25–40 mm for holds the two halves of the body and gearbox together.
- How long are the screws in Cordless drill housing shells?
- The records range from 25 to 40 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M5 screw?
- 0.8 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M5 machine screws; a 0.5 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 4.2 mm and the normal clearance hole is 5.5 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Cordless drill housing shells?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M5, Phillips heads normally take PH2 and Torx heads T25; socket heads take a 4 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M5?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing. Use a true M5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.