Description
When that expensive grinding noise starts coming from your Ford TW’s final drive, this planetary gear repair kit can save you thousands compared to a complete axle rebuild. The ZF APL355 planetary gears are the heart of your final drive system, and they take all the punishment from heavy field work, high torque loads, and thousands of operating hours.
What You’re Getting
- Complete 208mm planetary gear shaft assembly with both 18-tooth and 26-tooth gears
- Heavy-duty construction designed for the high-torque demands of Ford TW tractors
- Direct replacement for worn planetary components – no modifications needed
- Quality manufacturing that restores proper gear mesh and eliminates dangerous slop
- All the critical wear components that typically fail first in the APL355 unit
Built for Real Farm Work
Your Ford TW5 or TW15 delivers serious power – 95 to 125 horsepower that gets multiplied through these planetary gears before reaching your wheels. Whether you’re pulling heavy tillage equipment, running a big rotary cutter, or pushing through tough field conditions, these gears handle the torque multiplication that gives you the pulling power you need.
Made to Last
Planetary gear failure is often the first major breakdown in the APL355 axle, but catching it early prevents damage to the expensive ring gear and housing. This kit provides precision-manufactured components that restore tight clearances and proper operation, stopping the accelerated wear that happens when gears get sloppy.
Installation Notes
This is skilled mechanic work requiring proper tools and a clean environment – plan on 4-6 hours per side. The axle needs to be drained and partially torn down to access the planetary assembly. Keep everything spotless during assembly, and if one side has failed, take a hard look at the other side since they’ve seen the same hours and loads.
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