ZF Padova Reduction Gearbox ZF 280-1 1.056

Check for oil leaks and oil level

Tighten all external threaded fasteners

Filter and Transmission Maintenance

Inspect and clean suction filter

Lubricate external moving parts

Check for oil leaks and oil level

Measure oil level two minutes after turning off the engine

Is the oil level between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick?

Run the gearbox for about two minutes after initial filling or repairs

Recheck oil level two minutes after turning off the engine

Tighten all external threaded fasteners

Unplug the shift control linkage connecting cable with the control valve lever

Unplug the shift control linkage connecting cable from the control valve lever

Put the control valve lever in the forward drive position

Select forward drive position with the bridge console control lever

Do the positions of the respective couplers (lever/cable) coincide?

Put the control valve lever in the reverse drive position

Run the gearbox for about two minutes after initial filling or repairs

Recheck the oil level two minutes after turning the engine off

Ensure oil level is between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick

Tighten all external threaded fasteners

Unplug the shift control linkage connecting cable with the control valve lever

Put the lever in the forward drive position and check alignment

Repeat operation for the opposite direction and adjust linkage if necessary

Check that the oil temperature does not exceed 80°C during towing

Is the oil temperature within the safe range (below 80°C)?

Ensure no operations are performed on the transmission during towing

Verify that the position of the control lever is irrelevant when the engine is off