Installation of ZF Rubber Bushings in the Transaxle Mounts

gvillebillMember

I am getting ready to install some new rubber bushings on my ZF2 transaxle mounts. The old ones have been removed and the mounts have been polished. Is there a special tool or procedure for installing the bushings into the mounts. Any advice or instructions for doing so would be greatly appreciated as I do not want to ruin the bushings or the polished mounts!

Many thanks!
Bill

1/3/165:42 PM

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bosswrenchMember

Rubber lube and a press, or a big vise.

1/4/1611:39 AM

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robborrusoMember

I have not yet done this particular task, but whenever I do similar...I always try and use physics to my advantage. In this case I would warm up the mount in the oven for a bit and put the bushing in the freezer for a bit. Amazing what a difference it makes. For example, I install flywheel starter teeth rings this way w/o any hammers or presses. The rings just drop into place. Just food for thought....

1/4/165:09 PM

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gvillebillMember

Bosswrench,

What kind of press tonnage is required?

Thanks!
Bill

1/7/164:08 PM

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gvillebillMember

Never mind, I was able to put them in with my vise.

Thanks again!
Bill

1/10/164:21 PM

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