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Notes on Repairs and Assembly
3.1
General notes
▪ Please read this documentation prior to starting repair or assembly work.
▪ Prior to starting repair or assembly work, please find out whether ZF Service Information on the ZF
product is available. ZF Service Information may contain tests or supplements to the product or to
repair processes, which may not be included in this documentation. ZF Service Information is available
from all ZF Services Partner or from the ZF-ServiceLine.
▪ In cases of doubt, always contact the relevant expert departments of ZF Services.
▪ Please ensure that all work on the ZF product is performed expertly and under clean conditions.
▪ Use the specified special tools and equipment intended for the working procedures described.
▪ Please perform all work according to the working procedure described.
▪ Cover opened ZF products to prevent entry of foreign matter.
▪ Cover parts that have been removed and that are reusable, and protect them against dirt and damage.
▪ After completion of work and inspections, specialized staff must ensure that the ZF product is again
functioning perfectly and is safe to operate.
3.2
Cleaning the ZF product
Clean the ZF product with an appropriate cleaning agent prior to repair or assembly works.
Possible damage to ZF product due to water infiltration.
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Be careful when using a pressure washer on the ZF product.
3.3
Dismantling the ZF product
▪ To avoid mixing up parts, the parts must be clearly assigned to the disassembled ZF product. In
particular, this applies to gear parts, reusable spacer washers or shims, electronic components, etc.
▪ Assemblies which must not be disassembled or are only available as spare parts assembly are
described accordingly. Please refer to the spare parts catalog for the ZF product.
▪ Inspect the parts during disassembly in order to find a potential cause of damage.
3.4
Assembling the ZF product
Assemble the ZF product at a clean workplace. The order of work steps, configuration data, and
tightening torques must be retained. Use the special tools specified in the work steps.
Bearings
The provisions for assembly of the bearings are described in the respective work step. Each bearing
integrated must be lubricated with operating oil after assembly.
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