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355 Actuator Gear -- FIXED!

Discussion in '348/355' started by MRONY, May 23, 2008.

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  1. MRONY

    MRONY Formula Junior

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    #1 MRONY, May 23, 2008
    The secret is to get a long, pearl-headed sewing pin and slide that down through the hole in the gear and shaft (The head keeps it from falling through). Then, take the tiny rolled locking pin and slide it ONTO the shaft of the alignment pin and up to the hole. Pull the alignment pin so the point is flush with the end of the locking pin. Hold this in place with a tweezers, and give it a medium tap to seat the pin in the hole. Then use a large, flat edged pliers using the side of the gear for purchase on one side, and on the head of the locking pin on the pther, and slowly squeeze the pin to the hole (bending the alignment pin a bit out of the way of the pliers so it can slide out as the locking pin goes in.

    Actuator reattached. Suspension warning light still on. Short drive. Turn off car. Turn back on. Suspension warning light OFF. Cost of repair using Fchat and Ricambi replacement gear... $30. Cost to get repair at Ferrari shop: $3500 (whole new set of rear shocks). Cost of satisfaction of seeing that f-in' light go off...Priceless!

    Tomorrow: Drive car for first time knowing that all the shocks are set to the the same setting!

    AWESOME...Thanks all.
     
  2. Financialman

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    #2 Financialman, May 23, 2008
    Well done!
     
  3. f355spider

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    #3 f355spider, May 24, 2008
    Great to hear.
     
  4. since15

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    #4 since15, May 24, 2008
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    Awesome. I know you feel great
     
  5. ernie

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    #5 ernie, May 24, 2008
    GREAT JOB!

    Nice write up too.
     
  6. maranello72

    maranello72 Formula Junior

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    #6 maranello72, Mar 10, 2011
    Thanks Mike, I couldn't have done it without your tips!!!

    Stefano
     
  7. TheRossatron

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    #7 TheRossatron, Mar 10, 2011
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  8. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #8 f355spider, Mar 10, 2011
    I was just inspecting mine again, as I had a random suspension light, and thankfully everything up front was fine. If I had to replace the gear on the front shocks, they would definitely have to come out. Rears can be done in place, no problem, been there, done that.
     
  9. TheRossatron

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    #9 TheRossatron, Mar 11, 2011
    I did the front left on mine in situ, it was a *****, but was doable.
     
  10. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #10 f355spider, Mar 14, 2011
    I'm impressed! ;) If I ever have a problem up front, I guess I better give that a try first.
     
  11. vonzsolnay

    vonzsolnay Karting

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    #11 vonzsolnay, Feb 6, 2016
    How do you get to the front actuators? Thanks
     
  12. FLORIDAsnakeEyes

    FLORIDAsnakeEyes Formula 3

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    #12 FLORIDAsnakeEyes, Apr 4, 2016
    If I had 2 or 3 F355's, I would be tempted to put a seat up there...rofl
     
  13. Qavion

    Qavion F1 World Champ
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    #13 Qavion, Apr 4, 2016
    For proper access, you have to remove the largest luggage compartment liner (carpet) piece. i.e. remove the rubber seal and remove whatever nuts/bolts/screws are holding down the liner piece.
     
  14. gothspeed

    gothspeed F1 World Champ

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    #14 gothspeed, Apr 4, 2016
    Nice to see peeps fixing these things ...... that little gear from Ricambi is a life and money saver! ... :)
     

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