
ZF
TRANSMISSIONS
CHANGING
THE
TRANSMISSION
FLUID
16MM
(8")
SCREW
ZF·45
Filter
Element
The ZF transmission
has
a filter element'Iocated opposite the
dipstick.
This
filter must
be
replaced whenever the
fluid
is
changed.
Remove
the
filter
by
loosening
the
screw
on
the
cover using
a 6mm Allen
wrench.
Twist
and
pull out
the
filter and remove
the
element. Place
the
new
filter
onto
the
cover and lock it into place
by
turning
it clockwise. Check
the
O-rings for damage
and
replace if
necessary.
Replacement
filters
can be obtained from your
local
WESTERBEKE
dealer or ZF
dealer.
Removing
the
Fluid
Push a suction
pump
hose
down
through
the
pipe hole (under
the
filter)
to
the
bottom of the housing
and
suck out the
fluid.
Remove
the
oil return line
from
the cooler
and
allow
the
oil
to
drain into a
container,
then reconnect
the
oil return
line.
Wipe
down
the
transmission
and
properly dispose of
the
used
fluid.
Replacing
the
Fluid
Pour
in
new
Dextron
III ATF
fluid
and
check
the
quantity
with
the
dipstick.
Transmission
fluid
quantities
will
vary
with
the
use
of
cool-
ers,
length of
hoses
and·the angle of
the
transmission.
Approximate Quantities
ZF
45
- 2.12 quarts
(2.0
Liters)
ZF
63
- 3.2 quarts
(3.0
Liters)
ZF
63V
- 4.2
quarts
(4.0
Liters)
Reinsert the
filter
assembly into
the
housing.
Press
it
in
place
and
tighten
the
Allen
screw.
NOTE:
Some
ZF transmissions
use
a
itT"
handle
in
place
of
a
screw
on
their filter
assemblies.
After
running
the
engine,
shut
down
and
recheck
the
fluid
level.
A
WARNING:
Never
pullout
the
dipstick
while
the
engine
is
running.
Hot
fluid
will
splash
from
the
dipstick
hole.
This
could
cause
severe
burns.
MAINTENANCE
Transmission
maintenance
is
minimal.
Keep
the
exterior
housing
clean,
check the
fluid
level
as
part of
your
regular
routine,
and
change
the
fluid
every 300 operating
hours.
Periodically inspect the transmission
and
the cooler
for
leaks
and
corrosion.
Make
certain the air
vent
is
clear
and
when
checking
the
fluid
level look for
signs
of water
contamination
(fluid
will
appear
as
strawberry
cream).
Lay-up/Winterize
Storage
requires
special
care.
Follow these
procedures:
o Drain water
from
the transmission
oil
cooler
and
replace
with
a proper mixture of antifreeze coolant
NOTE:
This
operation
will
normally occur
when
the
engine
raw
water cooling system
is
properly
winterized.
o
Clean
up
the
transmission
and
touch
up
unpainted
areas
(use
heat resistant paint).
o Fill
the
transmission
with
Dextron
III ATF
fluid
to
prevent internal corrosion (extended storage
only,
twelve
months
or
more).
o
Loosen
attaching hardware
from
the
transmission
output
flange
and
propeller shaft
coupling
flange
before
.
removing
the
boat
from
the
water.
Separate
the
flanges
and
spray
with
lubricant.
o Inspect
the
gear shift
cable,
linkage,
and
attachments.
Look
for
corrosion of
the
end
fittings,
cracks
or
cuts
in
the
conduit,
and
bending of
the
actuator
rods.
Lubricate
all
moving
parts.
NOTE:
If
the
transmission
is
to
be
storedfor a
long
time
(twelve
l1wnths
or
more),
it slwuld
be
topped offwith
fluid
to
prevent internal
corrosion.
Reduce
the
fluid level
before
putting
the
engine back
into
service.
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