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LF45/55 series
Removal and installation
STABILISERS AND TORQUE RODS
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Installation, triangular link, air-sprung rear
axle LF55 16-18 ton GVW, axle top
1.
Before installation, check the rubber bushes
of the triangular link and the silentblock for
hair-line cracks and wear.
Check to see if the contact surface of the
triangular link flange (1) (see arrow) and the
contact surface on the axle housing are free
from grease and paint.
2.
Install the triangular link (1) to the vehicle.
This can only be done by two persons
working together. Fit the bolts (2 and 3).
Tighten the bolts (2) evenly to the specified
torque. See “Technical data”.
Removal, air-sprung rear axle torque rod
LF55 16-18 ton GVW, axle bottom
1.
Remove the bolts (5 and 8) and remove the
torque rod (7).
Installation, air-sprung rear axle torque rod
LF55 16-18 ton GVW, axle bottom
1.
Before installation, check the rubber bushes
of the torque rod (7) for hair-line cracks and
wear.
2.
Clean the contact surfaces if necessary.
These should be free from dirt and grease.
3.
Fit the torque rod (7) between the torque
rod support (4) and the yoke (10).
4.
Fit the bolts (5 and 8) with the heads facing
towards the front of the vehicle. Tighten the
bolts (5 and 8).
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