WTB dead manual ZF box or needle bearings

[Wes]

Hi Guys,
I'm re-building a manual ZF box. To my surprise when I pulled it down it's missing the top set of 2.48mm needle bearings. The bottom two sets are a different diameter. Anybody got a dead box I could rob them from?

 

[Markos]

Hi Guys,
I'm re-building a manual ZF box. To my surprise when I pulled it down it's missing the top set of 2.48mm needle bearings. The bottom two sets are a different diameter. Anybody got a dead box I could rob them from?

Did you check with ZF Aftermarket. They still carry parts for the e9-era transmissions. I’m not sure about the steering boxes, but they could crossover.

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[Wes]

Did you check with ZF Aftermarket. They still carry parts for the e9-era transmissions. I’m not sure about the steering boxes, but they could crossover.

Transmission and Transmission Service for Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles

Whether it's an automatic or manual transmission, replacement or repair: Find ZF Aftermarket transmission service and transmission spare parts for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

aftermarket.zf.com

Had a look, seems a bust.

 

[roundel]

You can buy the bearing from normal suppliers. But now they come in a casing, not individual needles.

 

[eriknetherlands]

Typically the parts books will list the dimensions of the bearings, and the few tech shops in my neighborhood have no problem sourching these.

Also, bmw may still stock/be able to supply. Did you check with them?

I've just opened up (partially) my power steering, pulling out the bearings requires special internal bearing pullers. Pressing new ones in requires a press of some sort, though a threaded rod e.g. M14 with two long nuts will also work.
(I've chosen to just clean and reinstall the original needles as I see no damage)

 

[Markos]

Typically the parts books will list the dimensions of the bearings, and the few tech shops in my neighborhood have no problem sourching these.

Also, bmw may still stock/be able to supply. Did you check with them?

I've just opened up (partially) my power steering, pulling out the bearings requires special internal bearing pullers. Pressing new ones in requires a press of some sort, though a threaded rod e.g. M14 with two long nuts will also work.
(I've chosen to just clean and reinstall the original needles as I see no damage)

@Wes,

For a CSL steering box with the aluminum case, you can take a propane torch to
the case. The aluminum will expand faster than the steel and you can pull the bearings without a puller.