DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual - part 274

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Removal and installation

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3. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

3.1 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SPICER PROP SHAFT/INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 

ASSEMBLY

Removing prop shaft/intermediate shaft 
assembly

Note:

When removing one of the shafts in vehicles with 

multiple shafts (prop shaft and intermediate 

shafts), the other shaft must be tied to the chassis 

or intermediate beam in such a way that it does 

not obstruct the various operations. Always 

transport and store shafts horizontally to avoid 

damage and subsequent imbalance. Support the 

shaft in at least two places. If possible, hang the 

shaft in a hoist, using two sturdy ropes. 

1.

Remove the attachment bolts from the 

flanges and/or clamping pieces (1), and 

carefully lower the shaft to the ground.

2.

Now remove the shaft from under the 

vehicle.

Installing prop shaft/intermediate shaft 
assembly

Note:

After repairs have been carried out or a shaft has 

been replaced, the forks of all shafts must be 

aligned. 

1.

Fit the shaft under the vehicle. Use a hoist if 

possible.

2.

Fit the attachment bolts. Tighten the 

attachment bolts to the specified torque. See 

"Technical data".

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3.2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, PROP SHAFT/INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 

ASSEMBLY

Removing prop shaft/intermediate shaft 
assembly
1.

When removing one of the shafts in vehicles 

with multiple shafts (prop shaft and 

intermediate shafts), the other shaft must be 

tied to the chassis or intermediate beam in 

such a way that it does not obstruct the 

various activities.

Note:

Always transport and store shafts 

horizontally to avoid damage and 

subsequent imbalance. 

Support the shaft in at least two places. If 

possible, hang the shaft in a hoist, using two 

sturdy ropes.

2.

Remove the attachment bolts from the 

flanges and carefully lower the shaft to the 

ground. 

Now remove the shaft from under the 

vehicle.

Installing prop shaft/intermediate shaft 
assembly

Note:

After repairs have been carried out or a shaft has 

been replaced, the marks on the shafts must be 

opposite each other.

1.

Fit the shaft under the vehicle. Use a hoist if 

possible.

2.

Tighten the attachment bolts to the specified 

torque. See "Technical data".

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Demounting and mounting

PROP SHAFTS

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4. DEMOUNTING AND MOUNTING

4.1 DEMOUNTING AND MOUNTING UNIVERSAL JOINT

Demounting universal joint
1.

Remove the prop shaft and/or intermediate 

shaft assembly.

2.

Remove the circlips and the attachment bolts 

of the clamping pieces (1) of the spider to be 

replaced.

3.

Place the shaft on a bush underneath a 

press, as shown, and press the entire spider 

including bearings and drive flange down 

until the spider touches the fork of the shaft.

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4.

Rotate the shaft 180

″ and remove the 

bearing that has just been pressed out. If the 

first bearing to be removed fails to come out 

of the fork entirely, it can be clamped to 

enable the fork to be pushed up by means of 

a lever. Place the shaft back on the bush.

5.

Push the spider down again in the direction 

of the shaft fork. Again, continue until the 

spider touches the fork.

6.

The spider and the drive flange can now be 

tipped out of the shaft fork.

7.

Place the drive flange on a bush underneath 

a press and press the entire spider including 

bearings and drive flange down until the 

spider touches the fork of the drive flange.

8.

Rotate the drive flange 180

″ and remove the 

bearing that has just been pressed out. 

Place the drive flange back on the bush.

9.

Push the spider down again in the direction 

of the shaft fork. Again, continue until the 

spider touches the fork.

10. The spider can now be tipped out of the drive 

flange fork.

Note:

When spiders are being replaced, always 

replace them including their bearings.

11. Check the components to be reused for any 

cracks and/or damage.

Mounting universal joint

Note:

After mounting, it must be possible to move 

the drive flanges and spiders by hand. When 

mounting the spider, Seeger rings of the 

same thickness must be used.

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