DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual - part 652

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3.44 INSPECTING THE REAR AXLE WHEEL BEARING PLAY

Inspecting the rear axle wheel bearing play
1.

Jack up the rear axle until the wheels are 

clear from the floor and position suitable 

stands under the axle. 

2.

Check the wheel bearings manually for 

noticeable play.

Note:

If noticeable play is detected, the wheel 

bearing play should be re-adjusted.

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3.45 CHECKING THE CLAMP OF THE DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT

1.

Retighten the attachment bolts (1) of the 

clamps to the specified tightening torque, 

see "Technical data".

Note:

The attachment bolts must not turn when 

they are retightened.

Attachment bolts that turn when they are 

retightened must be loosened and checked.

2.

Tighten the loosened attachment bolts to the 

specified torque. See "Technical data".

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4. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

4.1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, INTERIOR FILTER ELEMENT

Removing the interior filter element
1.

Open the grille.

2.

Remove the attachment bolts (1) from the 

grate (2) on the underside of the filter casing.

3.

Open the grate and remove the interior filter 

element.

Installing the interior filter element
1.

Install the interior filter element. Close the 

grate (2) and fit the attachment bolts (1).

2.

Close the grille.

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4.2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, AIR FILTER ELEMENT

Removing the air filter element
1.

Loosen all clamping brackets on the air filter 

cover.

2.

Remove the air filter cover.

3.

Remove the air filter element.

4.

Clean the inside of the air filter housing and 

the air filter cover.

5.

Clean the rubber sealing valves (1 and 2) on 

the filter housing. Check the sealing valve for 

damage.

Installing the air filter element
1.

Fit the air filter element in the air filter 

housing.

2.

Fit the air filter cover.

3.

Install all the clamping brackets.

4.

Reset the air filter indicator (3) by pressing 

the knob on the indicator.

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