[DeTomaso] ZF Questions

[charles buthala]

Thanks for the info, as usual I am twice as smart with this forum.  I was concerned that I would have to readjust things once the bearings were replaced but so be it.  The ring gear is safety wired, I am surprised they didn't replace the bearings then, but then again maybe they weren't bad then.  The car sat for about 2 years before I bought it.  I purchased the gaskets and seals from one of the vendors so all I need to do is get the bearings and shims.  Should be easy, Hummmmm.  Man I hate the smell of gear oil.

JDeRyke at aol.com wrote:   
As Tomas mentioned, the only real problem will be adjusting the output   bearing preloads and tooth-patterns, which is done by ZF with shims behind giant   snap-rings. And if your luck runs like mine, the shims you have will not be   correct for both sides. Possibly, Lloyd at RBT has other shim thicknesses;   otherwise you'll have to make your own. If you do, I suggest using strong alloy steel,   not soft mild steel. The one time I tried making a quick & easy gearbox   thrust-washer (from a washer), it lasted a week. My 350 Chev's T-4 tranny split the   soft steel shim in two and the trans locked in 2nd gear for the drive home   from an autocross (35 miles!) Losing a ZF output shaft shim might not be as easy   but soft steel may pound out, plus- you're fooling with a $6000 transaxle! I   also suggest replacing the inner stub-axle (output shafts) seals- they are   also std parts with the numbers on your units. And if all fails, call Lloyd- he   has complete gasket sets and
 ring-gear safety wire kits! Good luck- J DeRyke


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