DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 1167

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4.7 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, FUEL PREFILTER/WATER SEPARATOR 

FILTER ELEMENT

When removing the fuel prefilter/

water separator, a quantity of fuel 

will escape. Collect the fuel to avoid 

the risk of fire.

Version: Racor

Removing the fuel prefilter/water separator 
filter element
1.

Drain the fuel from the filter element by 

unscrewing the bleed plug (2) and opening 

the drain plug (8).

2.

If fitted, disconnect the water sensor (6) and 

the heating element (7) connectors.

3.

Remove the filter element (4) and the bottom 

cover (5). Clean the O-ring seal. 

Installing the fuel prefilter/water separator 
filter element
1.

Apply a film of engine oil to the O-ring and 

the new sealing ring.

2.

Fit the bottom cover (5) onto the new filter 

element (4).

3.

Fit the bottom cover (5) together with the new 

filter element (4) to the filter housing (3).

4.

Hand-tighten the new filter.

5.

If fitted, attach the water sensor and heating 

element connectors.

6.

Check whether the drain plug (8) is tight.

7.

Open the air-bleeder plug (2) a couple of 

turns.

8.

Operate the primer pump (1) until fuel comes 

out of the air-bleeder plug.

9.

Close the air-bleeder plug (2).

10. Start the engine and check for leaks. If 

necessary, retighten the filter element (4) by 

hand.

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Version: Mann + Hummel

Removing the fuel prefilter/water separator 
filter element
1.

Drain the fuel from the filter element by 

unscrewing the bleed plug (2) and opening 

the drain plug (6).

2.

If fitted, unplug the connectors of the water 

sensor and the heating element.

3.

Remove the filter element (4) together with 

the bottom cover (5) and clean the O-ring 

seal. 

Installing the fuel prefilter/water separator 
filter element
1.

Apply a film of engine oil to the O-ring and 

the new sealing ring.

2.

Fit the bottom cover (5) onto the new filter 

element (4).

3.

Fit the bottom cover (5) together with the new 

filter element (4) to the filter housing (3).

4.

Hand-tighten the new filter.

5.

If fitted, attach the water sensor and heating 

element connectors.

6.

Check whether the drain plug (6) is tight.

7.

Open the air-bleeder plug (2) a couple of 

turns.

8.

Operate the primer pump (1) until fuel comes 

out of the air-bleeder plug.

9.

Close the air-bleeder plug (2).

10. Start the engine and check for leaks. If 

necessary, retighten the filter element (4) by 

hand.

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4.8 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, VALVE COVER

When the engine or parts thereof are 

opened, dirt may penetrate. This 

may cause serious damage to the 

engine. Therefore, the engine should 

be cleaned thoroughly before any 

parts are opened.

Removing the valve cover
1.

Clean the area around the valve cover.

2.

Remove the attachment bolts from the valve 

cover.

3.

Remove the valve cover and the valve cover 

gasket.

Installing the valve cover
1.

Clean the sealing surface of the valve sleeve 

and the valve cover.

2.

Fit the valve cover using a new valve cover 

gasket.

3.

Fit the attachment bolts of the valve cover 

and tighten them to the specified torque. See 

the main group "Technical data".

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4.9 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, STEERING GEAR FILTER ELEMENT

Version with plastic reservoir

Removing the steering gear filter element
1.

Clean the reservoir cover, so that absolutely 

no dirt can get into the reservoir.

2.

Remove the cover (3).

3.

Rotate the filter holder (5) a quarter turn. 

Slowly remove the filter holder (5) together 

with the filter element (6) from the reservoir 

(1).

Note:

The filter holder and filter element must be 

removed from the reservoir (1) with care so 

that no dirt remains in the reservoir (1).

4.

Remove the filter element (6) from the filter 

holder (5).

Installing the steering gear filter element
1.

Fit a new filter element (6) in the filter holder 

(5). 

2.

Fit the filter holder (5) together with the filter 

element (6) in the reservoir (1) and rotate the 

filter holder (5) a quarter turn. Make sure that 

the filter holder (5) engages in its locking 

element.

3.

Check the sealing ring (4) for damage and 

replace if necessary.

4.

Fit the cover (3). 

5.

Check the fluid level using the dip stick (2), 

see chapter "Inspection and adjustment".

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