DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual - part 660

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Draining and filling

EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

ΛΦ45/55 series

5

Filling the gearbox
1.

Clean the drain plugs, provide them with new 

sealing rings and fit them, tightening them to 

the specified torque, see "Technical data".

2.

Fill the gearbox through the dipstick holder 

with the specified quantity of oil; see 

"Technical data".

3.

Start the engine and run it at idling speed. 

4.

Tighten the bleed screw (2) to the specified 

torque, if only gearbox oil escapes. See 

"Technical data".

5.

With the engine running at idling speed, top 

up gearbox oil until the oil level is between 

the "Cold add" and "Cold Full" marks.

6.

Check the oil level. See "Inspection and 

adjustment".

Allison MD3060 automatic 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.

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 oil filters (2). See "Removal and 

installation".

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FULL

COLD

FULL

HOT

ADD

COLD

ADD

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Filling the gearbox
1.

Clean the drain plug (1), fit a new sealing ring 

and tighten the plug to the specified torque; 

see "Technical data".

2.

Fit the oil filters (2). See "Removal and 

installation".

3.

Fill the gearbox through the dipstick holder 

with the specified quantity of oil; see 

"Technical data".

4.

Check that the oil level reaches the "Cold 

full" mark.

Note:

To take the dipstick out of the holder, the 

sealing cap must be held while the dipstick is 

turned anti-clockwise.

5.

Check the oil level using the selector keypad. 

See "Inspection and adjustment".

W 3 03 098

HOT 

FULL

COLD

FULL

HOT

ADD

COLD

ADD

W 3 03 099

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Cleaning

EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

ΛΦ45/55 series

5

6. CLEANING

6.1 CLEANING THE BATTERY TERMINALS

Avoid sparks and open flames in the 

vicinity of batteries. Battery acid is 

an aggressive fluid.

In the event of contact with the skin: 

rinse the skin with plenty of water for 

a sustained period. If redness or 

pain persists, consult a doctor. 

Remove any clothing affected and 

rinse with water.

In the event of contact with the eyes: 

rinse with plenty of water for at least 

15 minutes and consult a doctor.

If swallowed: do NOT induce 

vomiting. Rinse the mouth, drink two 

glasses of water and consult a 

doctor.

In the event of inhalation: get fresh 

air, rest and consult a doctor.

1.

Disconnect the earth lead from the battery 

terminal.

2.

Disconnect the positive lead from the battery 

terminal.

3.

Clean the battery terminals, battery cables 

and the top of the battery (oxide and dirt 

discharge the battery).

4.

If the top of the battery has acid on it, it 

should be rinsed with water.

5.

Check the fastening of the earth cable 

connection to the chassis. Grease the 

connection with petroleum jelly.

6.

Check the connection between the cable and 

the fuse holder located behind the batteries; 

see the arrow in the illustration. Clean the 

connection and grease it with petroleum jelly.

7.

Fit the positive lead to the battery terminal.

8.

Fit the earth lead to the battery terminal.

9.

Grease the battery terminals with petroleum 

jelly.

10. Check the routing and attachment of the 

battery cables.

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6.2 CLEANING THE EXTERIOR OF RADIATOR AND AIR COOLER

Inhalation of dust may have serious 

consequences for your health.

Take the necessary precautions, 

such as wearing goggles and a 

facemask.

Note:

With the aid of a simple tool, the radiator and the 

air cooler can be blow-cleaned.

The tool (radiator cleaner) cannot be ordered 

from DAF. It should be manufactured by yourself 

according to the drawing.

Key to drawing:

1.

If the vehicle has air conditioning, loosen the 

support of the refrigerant pipes (1) on the 

radiator and remove the condenser from the 

air cooler supports. Push the condenser as 

far as possible forwards.

2.

Insert the radiator cleaner (3) between the air 

cooler (1) and radiator (2) from underneath, 

with the air holes facing the air cooler (1).

3.

Apply air pressure to the radiator cleaner (3) 

and continue blow-cleaning the air cooler (1) 

until no more dirt comes out.

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M2108

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Solder up

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Solder

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Quick-release coupling for air hose

4

Steel pipe, 

 10 mm

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6  x 

 1.5 mm between holes, with a 

centre-to-centre distance between the 

holes of 7 mm, drilled on one side

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