DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual - part 659

©

 200515

5-9

Draining and filling

EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

ΛΦ45/55 series

5

5.7 DRAINING AND FILLING, WHEEL HUB

To prevent skin injury, avoid 

unnecessary contact with the 

drained oil.

Note:

The design of the hub and the location of the 

drain/filler plug may differ from the illustration, 

depending on the version.

Draining the wheel hub
1.

Position the vehicle on a level surface.

2.

Position the wheels in such a way that the 

drain/filler plug (1) is on the underside.

3.

Place a suitable tray under the hub to collect 

the oil. Remove the drain/filler plug (1).

4.

Drain the oil and let the oil leak out of the 

hub.

Filling the wheel hub
1.

Position the wheels in such a way that the 

drain/filler plug (1) is on the top side.

2.

Fill the wheel hub with the specified, correct 

quantity of oil, see "Technical data".

3.

Apply sealant to the thread of the drain/filler 

plug (1). Fit the drain/filler plug (1) into the 

hub.

}

1

A8 00 427

1

A8 00 428

EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

5-10

©

 200515

Draining and filling

5

ΛΦ45/55 series

5.8 DRAINING AND FILLING, GEARBOX

ZF S5-42 gearbox

To prevent skin injury, avoid 

unnecessary contact with the 

drained oil.

Draining the gearbox
1.

Place the vehicle on a flat and level surface.

2.

Drain the gearbox at operating temperature.

3.

Remove the drain plug (1) and the level 

check/filler plug (2) and drain the oil.

Filling the gearbox
1.

Clean the drain plug (1) and fit it, tightening it 

to the specified torque. See "Technical data".

2.

Fill the oil through level check/filler opening 

(2) until the oil reaches the rim of the filling 

opening.

3.

Fit level check/filler plug (2), tightening it to 

the specified torque, see "Technical data".

ZF 6S850 gearbox

To prevent skin injury, avoid 

unnecessary contact with the 

drained oil.

Draining the gearbox
1.

Place the vehicle on a flat and level surface.

2.

Drain the gearbox at operating temperature.

3.

Remove the drain plug (2) and the level 

check/filler plug (1) and drain the oil.

Filling the gearbox
1.

Clean the drain plug (2) and fit it, tightening it 

to the specified torque. See "Technical data".

2.

Fill the oil through level check/filler opening 

(1) until the oil reaches the rim of the filling 

opening.

3.

Fit level check/filler plug (1), tightening it to 

the specified torque, see "Technical data".

}

2

1

V3 00 403

}

2

1

V3 00 884

©

 200515

5-11

Draining and filling

EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

ΛΦ45/55 series

5

EATON 6309A gearbox

To prevent skin injury, avoid 

unnecessary contact with the 

drained oil.

Draining the gearbox
1.

Place the vehicle on a flat and level surface.

2.

Drain the gearbox at operating temperature.

3.

Remove the oil strainer/drain plug (4) and 

the level check/filler plug (1) and drain the oil.

4.

Clean the oil strainer (4) in a suitable solvent 

and dry the oil strainer (4) thoroughly.

Filling the gearbox
1.

Check and replace the O-ring (3) and the 

sealing ring (2), if necessary.

2.

Tighten the oil strainer/drain plug (4) to the 

specified tightening torque. See "Technical 

data".

3.

Fill the oil through level check/filler opening 

(1) until the oil reaches the rim of the filling 

opening.

4.

Fit level check/filler plug (1), tightening it to 

the specified torque, see "Technical data".

}

1

2

3

4

V3 00 376

EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

5-12

©

 200515

Draining and filling

5

ΛΦ45/55 series

Allison 1000 & 2000 automatic gearboxes

To prevent skin injury, avoid 

unnecessary contact with the 

drained oil.

Draining the gearbox
1.

Place the vehicle on a level and horizontal 

surface.

2.

Bring the gearbox to operating temperature 

(approx. 71

C - 93C) to allow the oil to drain 

more quickly and more fully.

3.

Remove the drain plug (1) from the gearbox 

oil sump.

4.

Remove the drain plug (1) from the heat 

exchanger and loosen the bleed screw (2).

5.

Remove the oil filters. See "Removal and 

installation".

}

1

V3 00 885

1

2

V300912