DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 1094

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Installing triangular link
1.

Before installation, check the rubber bushes 

of the triangular link and the silentblock for 

hairline cracks and wear.

Check to see if the contact surface of the 

triangular link flange (1) (see arrow) and the 

contact surface on the axle housing are free 

from grease and paint.

2.

Install the triangular link (1) to the vehicle. 

This can only be done by two persons 

working together. Fit the attachment bolts (2) 

and (3).

Tighten the attachment bolts (2) evenly to 

the specified torque. See "Technical data".

Removing torque rod
1.

Remove the attachment bolts (5) and (8) and 

remove the torque rod (7).

Installing torque rod
1.

Before installation, check the rubber bushes 

of the torque rod (7) for hairline cracks and 

wear.

2.

Clean the contact surfaces if necessary. 

These should be free from dirt and grease.

3.

Fit the torque rod (7) between the torque rod 

bracket (4) and the yoke (10).

4.

Fit the attachment bolts (5) and (8) with the 

heads facing towards the front of the vehicle. 

Secure the attachment bolts (5) and (8).

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2.9 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, TRIANGULAR LINK AND TANDEM AXLE 

TORQUE RODS

If the triangular link and torque rods 

are removed from an axle, the axle 

should be adequately supported to 

prevent it from tipping over.

Removing triangular link
1.

Remove the attachment bolts (6).

2.

Remove the attachment bolts (5) and 

remove the triangular link (4). This can only 

be done by two persons working together.

Installing triangular link
1.

Before installation, check the rubber bushes 

of the triangular link for hairline cracks and 

wear. Check if the contact surface of the 

triangular link flange and the contact surface 

on the axle housing are free from grease and 

paint.

2.

Install the triangular link (4). This will take two 

persons working together. Fit the attachment 

bolts (5) and (6) and secure the bolts (5).

3.

Tighten the attachment bolts (6) evenly to 

the specified torque. See "Technical data".

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Removing torque rod
1.

Remove the attachment bolts (1) and (2) and 

remove the torque rod (3).

Installing torque rod
1.

Before installation, check the rubber bushes 

of the torque rod (3) for hairline cracks and 

wear.

2.

Clean the contact surfaces if necessary. 

These should be free from dirt and grease.

3.

Install the torque rod (3) between the 

brackets.

Note:

If torque rod bracket (7) has been removed, 

it must be reinstalled with the arrow (A) on 

the bracket pointing in the driving direction.

If there were any filler plates (B) previously 

between the torque rod bracket and the axle 

housing, they must be returned to the same 

position. The clearance between axle 

housing and bracket should not exceed 0.5 

mm.

4.

Secure the attachment bolts (1).

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2.10 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, LEADING REAR AXLE TORQUE RODS

Removing upper torque rod
1.

Remove both attachment bolts (2) and 

remove the torque rod (1).

Installing upper torque rod
1.

Before installation, check the rubber bushes 

of the torque rod (1) for hairline cracks and 

wear.

2.

Clean the contact surfaces if necessary. 

These should be free from dirt and grease.

3.

Fit the torque rod (1) as shown.

4.

Fit the attachment bolts (2) with the heads 

facing towards the rear of the vehicle. 

Tighten the attachment bolts to the specified 

torque. See "Technical data".

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