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3.2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, TRACK ROD

Removing the track rod
1.

Remove the wheel speed sensor and the 

connector bracket.

Note:

When the track rod has been removed, the 

swivel axle can be at such an angle that the 

wheel speed sensor is damaged, which can 

damage the wheel speed sensor ring.

2.

Remove the attachment nuts. These nuts 

should not be re-used.

3.

Remove the ball ends from the track rod 

arms using a ball end puller (A).

Installation of track rod
1.

If installing a new track rod, copy the settings 

of the track rod to be replaced.

2.

Check the ball end thread for damage before 

fitting a new self-locking nut. See 'Inspection 

and adjustment'.

Fitting a new self-locking nut to a 

ball end with a damaged thread may 

lead to dangerous situations.

3.

Clean the tapered contact surfaces of both 

the track rod balls and the track rod arms. 

The tapered surfaces should be absolutely 

free from dirt, grease and paint.

4.

Fit the track rod.

5.

Fit a new self-locking nut to the ball end. 

Apply locking compound to the nut. See 

'Technical data'.

6.

Tighten the new self-locking nuts to the 

specified torque. See 'Technical data'.

7.

Check the axle toe and adjust, if necessary. 

See 'Inspection and adjustment'.

8.

Check whether the threaded ends of the ball 

joints are fully engaged by the clamping 

pieces.

9.

Check whether the clamping piece bolts are 

tightened to the specified tightening torque. 

See 'Technical data'.

10. Fit the wheel speed sensor and the 

connector bracket.

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3.3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, TRACK ROD ARM AND STEERING 

CYLINDER ARM

These instructions should be 

followed to the letter. The 

attachment of the track rod arms and 

steering cylinder arm is one of the 

most critical factors in terms of the 

safety of the vehicle. Always use 

new attachment bolts for the track 

rod and steering cylinder arms. 

Always use original attachment 

bolts of the prescribed length 

supplied by DAF.

Removing the track rod and steering cylinder 
arms
1.

Remove the track rod and the ball end of the 

steering cylinder from the track rod and 

steering cylinder arms.

2.

Remove the attachment bolts (2) and (3).

Note:

These bolts should not be re-used.

3.

Remove the track rod arm (4) and the 

steering cylinder arm (1) from the swivel 

axle. When removing the steering cylinder 

arm a plastic mallet may be used, because 

locking agent has been applied between the 

arm and the swivel axle.

Installation of track rod arm and steering 
cylinder arm
1.

Thoroughly clean and check the screw 

thread in the swivel axle. The screw thread 

should be undamaged.

2.

Clean and degrease the contact surfaces of 

the swivel axle and the arm.

3.

Apply locking agent around the bolt holes on 

the steering cylinder arm, see 'Technical 

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4.

Always use new attachment bolts when 

installing the track rod arm (4) and the 

steering cylinder arm (1). Apply locking 

compound to the new attachment bolts. See 

'Technical data'.

Tighten the attachment bolts (alternately) 

evenly. Tighten the attachment bolts to the 

specified torque. See 'Technical data'.

5.

Install the track rod and the ball end of the 

steering cylinder.

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3.4 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, WHEEL HUB UNIT

Removing the wheel hub unit
1.

Jack up the axle until the wheels are clear 

from the floor. Place suitable supports under 

the axle.

2.

Remove the wheel.

3.

Remove the brake calliper.

4.

Remove the hub cap (2).

5.

Remove the hub nut (4) using the special tool 

set (DAF no. 1329496).

Fit the socket wrench (A) to the hub nut. Fit 

the socket wrench guide (B) to the wheel hub 

unit using four wheel studs. Loosen the nut 

using a torque amplifier.

6.

Remove the thrust washer (5).

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