DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 1131

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3.33 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT, CLUTCH WEAR INDICATOR

Checking the wear indicator of clutch with 
automatically adjusting clutch release 
assembly
1.

Check visually whether the indicator (2) is 

still directly opposite the mark (1) on the 

cover.

If the indicator is no longer level with the 

mark on the cover, this means that the clutch 

plate is about 80% worn. 

Note:

The maximum movement of the indicator is 

around 5 mm.

Adjusting the wear indicator of automatically 
adjusting clutch release assembly
1.

Using a centre punch, make a mark (1) on 

the wear indicator cover.

The mark (1) should be placed exactly 

opposite to the indicator (2), to show the 

original position accurately.

Checking the wear indicator of clutch without 
automatically adjusting clutch release 
assembly
1.

Check the position of the indicator (1) 

relative to the end mark (3) on the indicator 

cover (2).

As the clutch plate wears, the indicator (1) 

will move towards the end mark (3). When 

the indicator (1) reaches the end mark (3), it 

may be assumed that the clutch plate is due 

to be replaced.

3.34 CHECKING THE GEARBOX FOR LEAKS

1.

Visually check the gearbox for leaks.

V3 00 375

1

2

V3 00 381

1

2

3

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3.35 CHECKING THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX OIL LEVEL

Checking cold oil level with dipstick
1.

Place the vehicle on a flat and level surface.

2.

Make sure that the gearbox is in neutral and 

allow the engine to run for several minutes.

3.

Apply the service brake, switch the gearbox 

to D, then to N and finally switch the gearbox 

to R. The purpose of this is to fill the hydraulic 

system.

4.

Switch the gearbox to the parking position 

and release the service brake.

5.

Remove the dipstick when the engine is 

idling and wipe the dipstick clean with a 

lintfree cloth.

Note:

To take the dipstick out of the holder, the 

sealing cap must be held tightly while the 

dipstick is turned anti-clockwise.

6.

Put the dipstick back.

7.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. 

The oil level should be between the "Cold 

add" and the "Cold full" marks.

8.

Clean the dipstick with a lintfree cloth and put 

the dipstick back.

9.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level 

again.

10. Oil needs to be added when the oil level is 

below the "Cold add" mark.

11. Check the oil level in the gearbox at 

operating temperature.

W 3 03 098

HOT 

FULL

COLD

FULL

HOT

ADD

COLD

ADD

W 3 03 099

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Checking hot oil level with dipstick
1.

Bring the gearbox up to operating 

temperature (approx. 71

C - 93C).

2.

Remove the dipstick when the engine is 

idling and wipe the dipstick clean with a 

lintfree cloth.

Note:

To take the dipstick out of the holder, the 

sealing cap must be held tightly while the 

dipstick is turned anti-clockwise.

3.

Put the dipstick back.

4.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.

5.

The oil level should be between the "Hot 

add" and the "Hot full" marks.

6.

Clean the dipstick with a lintfree cloth and put 

the dipstick back.

7.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level 

again.

8.

Oil needs to be added when the oil level is 

below the "Hot add" mark.

9.

Oil needs to be drained when the oil level is 

above the "Hot full" mark.

Note:

The oil level must be checked at least twice. 

If there are differences between the 

measurements, check the vent for clogging.

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Checking oil level with selector keypad
1.

Apply the parking brake, put the gearbox in 

neutral and bring the gearbox to operating 

temperature (approx. 71ºC - 93ºC).

2.

Run the engine at idling speed for 2 minutes.

3.

Press both arrow keys on the selector 

keypad simultaneously. The display now 

shows the letters O and L.

Note:

O and Lstand for Oil Level.

4.

When the oil level is correct, the letters O - K 

appear on the display.

When the oil level is too high, this is indicated 

by HI followed by the number of litres in 

excess.

When the oil level is too low, this is indicated 

by LO followed by the number of litres 

lacking.

For example:

LO-02 means that two litres have to be 

added.

HI-03 means that three litres have to be 

drained.

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