DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 1193

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3.12 CHECKING FOR FUEL LEAKS

1.

Visually inspect all hose connections and 
fuel system components for leaks.

3.13 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS AND HOSE CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS

1.

Check all hose connections and cooling 
system components for leaks.

2.

Check the hose connections and inlet 
system components.

3.14 CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM

1.

Visually inspect the exhaust system for 
leaks.

2.

Check the exhaust suspension points.

3.

Check that no heat transfer (due to 
accumulated dirt, for example) can take 
place to the exhaust system area, such as 
pipes, components etc.

3.15 CHECKING THE RADIATOR AND INTERCOOLER FOR FOULING

1.

Visually inspect the radiator and intercooler 
for fouling If necessary, clean the radiator 
and intercooler, see "Cleaning".

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3.16 CHECKING THE AIR INLET DUST TRAPPING VALVE

1.

Check the condition of the rubber valves.

Steering gear and brake system

3.17 CHECKING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ATTACHMENT ON STEERING BOX 

INPUT SHAFT

1.

Check the universal joint for perceptible play. 
If perceptible play is detected, the affected 
part must be replaced.

2.

Check whether there is any perceptible play 
between the spline connection of the 
universal joint and the steering box input 
shaft. If perceptible play is detected, the 
splines on the universal joint and those on 
the input shaft must be checked for wear. If 
wear is detected, the affected part must be 
replaced.

3.

If there is perceptible play but the parts are 
not worn, the attachment bolt and nut must 
be replaced. Tighten the attachment bolt and 
nut to the specified torque, see "Technical 
data".

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3.18 CHECKING THE STEERING BALL JOINT SLEEVE FOR DAMAGE

Inspection, locking devices and dust cover
1.

Check that the steering ball joint dust cover 
or seal is not damaged. Replace the steering 
ball joint if damaged.

2.

If a castle nut is fitted, check that the locking 
devices are present and undamaged.

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3.19 CHECKING THE STEERING BALL JOINTS

Checking axial steering ball joint play
1.

Check the axial steering-ball joint play using 
special tool (DAF no. 1329426)

2.

First jack up the axle until the wheels come 
off the ground and put the axle on stands.

3.

Make sure that the castle nut split pin (if 
fitted) at the nut does not come into contact 
with the head of the threaded end.

4.

Screw the thrust washer (8) on to the 
threaded spindle.

5.

Fit the spring retainer (3), spring (4) and 
pressure sleeve (6) into bracket (1). Fit the 
locking screw (5). It should be possible to 
move the pressure sleeve (6) freely.

Note:
Fit the correct pressure sleeve (6).
The pressure sleeve (6) must abut the outer 
edge of the steering ball joint (7).

6.

Loosen thrust bolt (2) until the pressure 
sleeve (6) with the flange abuts the bracket 
(A = 0 mm).

7.

Fit the special tool over the steering ball joint 
(7) and turn the threaded spindle (9) by hand 
until the special tool is tight around the 
steering ball joint (7).

8.

Tighten thrust bolt (2) until its head abuts 
bracket (1).

9.

Measure play "A" between the pressure 
sleeve and the bracket using a feeler gauge. 
Compare the reading with the maximum 
permissible steering ball joint play, see 
"Technical data". 
If necessary, replace the steering ball joint.

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