ZF 6S-850 GEARBOX
3-2
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Inspection and adjustment
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3.2 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT, INPUT SHAFT BEARING AXIAL PLAY
ZF 6S-850 gearbox
1. Remove the gearbox. See "Removal and
installation".
2. Remove the gearbox front cover from the
input shaft. See "Removal and installation".
3. Press the outermost bearing race uniformly
so that the bearing is free of play. Constantly
rotate the input shaft while applying pressure
so that the bearing is set.
4. Use a depth gauge to determine the depth of
the chamber in the gearbox front cover,
distance A.
5. Install a new gasket in the gearbox housing.
Use a depth gauge to determine the height
the ball bearing protrudes above the gearbox
housing, distance B.
6. Calculate the play as follows. See the table
below.
7. Compare the calculated value with the
maximum permissible axial play. See
"Technical data".
8. If necessary, adjust the axial play by means
of another adjusting ring.
9. Fit a new gasket in the gearbox front cover
and fit it on the gearbox. See "Removal and
installation".
10. Fit the attachment bolts. Tighten the bolts to
the specified torque. See "Technical data".
11. Fit the gearbox. See "Removal and
installation".
B
A
V3 00 435
Distance A 8.05 mm
Distance B - 7.90 mm
Play 0.15 mm
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