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© 200423 4-1 Removal and installation STEERING BOX ΧΦ65/75/85 series 7 3 4. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 4.1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, ENTIRE STEERING BOX If the vehicle has been involved in a collision in which the steering box or other components of the steering gear have (possibly) been damaged, the steering box should always be sent to DAF for inspection or be replaced. This instruction even applies if no external damage is visible. In the collision, the steering box may have sustained internal damage, causing it to be unreliable. Removing the entire steering box Clean the steering box and the surrounding area. 2. Place the steering gear in the central position. This can be checked using the markings on the steering box. 3. With an EMAS-controlled trailing axle, remove the connector from the angle sensor. 4. Remove the steering oil pipes from the steering box. Collect the steering oil flowing out and plug the openings of the pipes and at the steering box, to prevent dirt entering. Note: If the pipe connections might accidentally be switched, they should be marked. 5. Remove the steering rod from the pitman arm. Note: When a steering rod has been removed, the input shaft must not be rotated more than 1.5 turns (counting from the central position) because otherwise the setting of the wheel deflection limiting valves will be changed. 6. If present, detach the wiring harness and/or other pipes from the steering bracket. 7. Remove the steering shaft from the steering box input shaft. Note: The steering box weighs approx. 35 kg. The steering box should be supported securely and responsibly, or safely suspended in a hoist. } S7 00 024 } |