DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual - part 651

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3.39 CHECKING THE SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR ATTACHMENT AND LEAKS

1.

Visually inspect the attachment of the shock 

absorbers and for any leaks.

3.40 CHECKING THE CONDITION AND ATTACHMENTS OF SPRING LEAVES, 

SPRING CLAMPS AND U-BOLTS

Checking U-bolts
1.

Visually inspect the condition and 

attachment of the U-bolts.

2.

When retightening the U-bolt nuts, the 

attachment nut must not be slackened first 

and then tightened to the specified torque; 

see "Technical data".

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3.41 CHECKING THE HINGE POINTS AND AXLE SUSPENSION FASTENING 

(AIR SUSPENSION)

Torque rod
1.

Check the attachment of the torque rod and 

torque rod supports.

2.

Check the pivots of the torque rod for wear 

and play.

Stabiliser bar
1.

Check the attachment of the stabiliser bar 

and stabiliser bar support.

2.

Check the pivots of the stabiliser bar for wear 

and play.

Ball joints three-point fixation
1.

Check the attachment of the ball joints and 

three-point fixation support.

2.

Check the ball joint housing for surface 

cracks.

3.

Check the dust cover for damage.

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3.42 CHECKING THE AIR SUSPENSION BELLOWS

1.

Raise the chassis to driving height using the 

remote control.

2.

Clean the air bellows using a cleaning cloth 

or a soap solution, if required.

3.

Check the air bellows for cracks and 

damage. If there are any cracks or damage 

through which the webbing is visible, the air 

bellows should be replaced.

4.

Check the air bellows, bellows seating and 

air line connections for leaks.

Check that the air bellows are not chafing 

against air lines, etc. when in the driving 

position.

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3.43 ADJUSTING THE CROWN WHEEL GUIDE BOLT

1.

Place chocks in front of the wheels and put 

the vehicle on the parking brake.

2.

Loosen the circlip (1) and slacken the lock 

nut (2) a few turns.

3.

Remove the adjusting screw (3) from the 

differential.

4.

Remove the circlip (1).

5.

Remove the traces of sealant from the 

adjusting screw and apply new sealant to the 

last 4 windings of the thread, see "Technical 

data".

6.

Fit the adjusting screw with a new circlip and 

turn the screw against the crown wheel.

7.

Turn back the adjusting screw 1/8 of a turn to 

obtain the required play A. 

8.

Tighten the attachment nut to the specified 

torque. See "Technical data".

Note:

Make sure that the adjusting screw does not 

turn when the lock nut is tightened.

9.

Secure the lock nut by bending the circlip 

lips.

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