DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual - part 493
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LF45/55 series
Safety instructions
STEERING GEAR, GENERAL
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The steering gear is one of the most important
systems on the vehicle in terms of safety. This
should be borne in mind at all times when
carrying out maintenance and repair work on the
steering gear. Always work in a very clean
environment; even the smallest amount of dirt in
the system can cause faults.
Repair and maintenance work on the steering
gear should only be carried out by experienced
mechanics with the appropriate training.
If the vehicle is fitted with an airbag,
observe the warnings and safety
instructions applicable to working
on an airbag system.
Tighten all joints to the specified torque, see
“Technical data”.
Always check pipe connections for leaks after
tightening.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, in
which the steering box or other steering gear
components (may) have been damaged, the
steering box must always be sent to DAF for
inspection or be replaced. This requirement still
applies even if no external damage is visible.
The steering box may have sustained internal
damage in the collision, causing it to be
unreliable.
The other steering gear components, which
could have been damaged, such as the steering
and track rods, steering and track-rod arms,
steering bracket, pitman arm and the
attachments of these components must always
be checked for distortions, cracks, fractures, etc.
If possible, all components should be magnaflux
tested.
Damaged components must always be
replaced. If in doubt, always replace the
component.
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