DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual - part 263

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3.2 CHECKING OIL LEVEL WITH SELECTOR KEYPAD

Checking oil level with selector keypad
1.

Place the vehicle on a flat and level surface 

and apply the parking brake.

2.

Put the gearbox in the neutral position and 

bring the gearbox to operating temperature 

(approx. 71

″ - 93″C).

3.

Run the engine at idling speed for 2 minutes.

4.

Press both arrow keys on the selector 

keypad simultaneously. The display now 

shows the letters O and L.

Note:

O and L stand for Oil Level

5.

When the oil level is correct, the letters O - K 

appear on the display.

When the oil level is too high, this is indicated 

by HI followed by the number of litres in 

excess.

When the oil level is too low, this is indicated 

by LO followed by the number of litres 

lacking.

Example

LO-02 means that two litres have to be 

added.

HI-03 means that three litres have to be 

drained.

6.

Press the N key to exit the system.

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4. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

4.1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, GEARBOX ASSEMBLY

Removing gearbox assembly
1.

Note:

Before the gearbox can be removed, the 

gearbox oil must be drained.

2.

If necessary, remove the oil filler pipe to 

avoid damage.

3.

Plug the external oil pipes after removing 

and/or detaching them to prevent dirt 

entering the oil system.

4.

Disconnect the gearbox wiring harness 

connectors and secure the wiring harness. 

Plug the openings.

5.

Remove the prop shaft.

6.

See what is best for gearboxes with PTO: 

remove the PTO from the gearbox, 

disconnect the hydraulic pipes from the 

pump or remove the prop shaft, if fitted.

7.

Remove the gearbox from the engine.

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Installing gearbox assembly
1.

When installing the gearbox, apply a small 

amount of grease to the nose of the torque 

converter to prevent noise after fitting. See 

"Technical data".

2.

Fit the gearbox attachment bolts all around. 

Tighten the attachment bolts to the specified 

torque. See "Technical data".

3.

Install the PTO. Tighten the attachment bolts 

to the specified torque. See "Technical data".

4.

If necessary, fit the hydraulic pipes and/or 

prop shaft. Tighten the attachment bolts to 

the specified torque. See "Technical data".

5.

Fit the prop shaft.

6.

Fit the wiring harness connectors.

7.

Fit the external oil pipes. Tighten the pipes to 

the specified torque; see "Technical data".

8.

If necessary, fit the oil filler pipe.

9.

Fill the gearbox with oil and check the oil 

level.

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