Overview
The ZF 4657.183.271 LOOSE PARTS kit is a critical service assembly designed for the WG 210 series transmission. This genuine OEM part contains the essential loose components required to secure and align internal housing sections during a rebuild or overhaul. Specifically, it includes the fasteners, locating pins, and retaining elements that interface directly with the main structural casings. The SKU 4657.183.271 is the exact OEM reference for this hardware set, ensuring a precise fit when replacing worn or damaged securing elements. Without this kit, the integrity of the transmission housing assembly is compromised, leading to misalignment of internal shafts and bearings.
Symptoms of Failure
When the components within the 4657.183.271 kit begin to fail, operators will notice distinct operational issues. Look for these specific failure symptoms:
- Transmission housing oil seepage at mating flanges: Worn or missing cap screws and pins allow the housing sections to separate slightly, causing fluid to weep from the joint between the HOUS.FRONT SECT and the main body.
- Abnormal gear rattle or vibration under load: Loose fixing plates or degraded cylindrical pins fail to maintain proper bearing preload, resulting in audible chatter from the WG210 gear train.
- Intermittent loss of hydraulic pressure: If the TRANSMISSION HOUSING is not securely fastened due to failed loose parts, internal oil galleries can misalign, causing pressure drops during shifts.
- Difficulty engaging gears or hard shifting: Misalignment of the HOUSING REAR SECTION due to degraded hardware can bind the output shaft, making gear engagement stiff or noisy.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 4657.183.271 |
| Product Type | Loose Parts Kit (Hardware Set) |
| Material Composition | Steel (zinc-plated), Spring Steel |
| Weight (Estimated) | 0.45 kg (1.0 lb) |
| OEM Reference | ZF 4657.183.271 |
| Compatible Housing | WG 210 Series |
| Included Fasteners | Cap screws, cylindrical pins, fixing plates |
Compatibility
This genuine ZF 4657.183.271 loose parts kit is engineered specifically for the WG 210 transmission series. Based on its hardware configuration, it is also compatible with the WG180 and WG200 series models that share the same housing architecture. The kit is designed to work in conjunction with the HOUSING REAR PART and the front section to ensure a sealed, rigid assembly. Always verify your transmission model suffix before ordering.
Related Components
| Part Number | Name | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 4657101082 | TRANSMISSION HOUSING | Main structural casing for gear sets |
| 4657201166 | HOUS.FRONT SECT | Front section of the transmission housing |
| 4657201170 | HOUSING REAR PART | Rear portion of the main housing |
| 4657298102 | HOUSING REAR SECTION | Complete rear housing assembly |
| 0631306816 | CYLINDRICAL PIN | Alignment pin for housing dowels |
| 0636100801 | CAP SCREW | Fastener for housing flanges |
| 4656301148 | FIXING PLATE | Retaining plate for bearing preload |
| 4657301032 | SCREEN SHEET | Filter screen for oil sump |
| 4657301033 | SCREEN SHEET | Secondary filter screen element |
| 0636100803 | CAP SCREW | Alternate thread cap screw |
