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DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 1106
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Disassembly and assembly
LEAF SUSPENSION
ΧΦ65/75/85 series
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4. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
4.1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY, SPRING ASSEMBLY
Note:
Replacing only the broken spring leaf is not
recommended. All spring leaves in the assembly
were pre-settled together, to enable an even load
distribution across all spring leaves.
A new spring leaf will not have been pre-settled
and therefore does not carry an equal part
(usually a larger part).
If the spring leaf fracture was the result of ageing
or overloading, it is recommended to replace the
leaf spring assemblies on both sides. Otherwise,
the difference in spring opening between the two
sides could become too large, which would result
in misalignment of both the vehicle and the axle.
Renewal of parabolic spring leaves is strongly
advised against. Renewal is only allowed if the
supplier of the single spring leaf also is the
supplier of the spring assembly.
Disassembling spring assembly
1.
Disassemble the spring assembly.
2.
Clamp the spring assembly in such a way,
e.g. using two screw clamps, that it will stay
together when the centre bolt is removed
(avoid damage).
3.
Remove the clamping bolt from both spring
shackles.
4.
Remove the centre bolt. Note the position of
the centre bolt.
5.
Carefully release the pressure on the
assembly.
6.
Take the spring assembly apart.
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