DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 991

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4.

Check the adjusting ring (8) for damage. If 

required, replace the adjusting ring (8).

5.

Check the contact surfaces of the swivel axle 

adjusting ring (8) and the axle end for 

damage.

6.

Fit the swivel axle (7) with an adjusting 

ring (8) of the same thickness as the original 

to the axle end.

7.

Centre the adjusting ring (8) with a driver, 

ensuring that the needles are not pushed out 

of the bearings in the process.

8.

Fit the bearing bush (5) with the tapered side 

pointing up in the needle bearings.

9.

Remove grease from the tapered part of the 

king pin (9). Fit the king pin (9) in the swivel 

axle. Fit the nut (4) and secure it.

10. Check the axial play of the swivel axle; see 

'Inspection and adjustment'.

11. Remove the nut (4). Apply locking compound 

to the screw thread of the king pin (9). See 

'Technical data'. Fit the nut (4) and tighten 

the nut (4) specified torque. See 'Technical 

data'.

12. Install the O-ring (6).

13. Fit the cover (3).

14. Fit a new O-ring (10) to the cover (11).

15. Install the circlip (12).

16. Install the lubricating nipple (13).

17. Grease the swivel axle at the top and bottom.

Check whether the grease has penetrated 

from the top between the axle end and the 

swivel axle. At the thrust bearing, the grease 

should be pressed out along the entire 

circumference between the sealing ring and 

the thrust bearing (see arrows in drawing).

18. Check that the swivel axle operates 

smoothly and is not getting stuck anywhere.

19. Install the track rod arm and the track rod.

20. If applicable, fit the steering rod.

21. Fit the wheel hub unit.

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3.10 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, THRUST BEARING, SPLIT VERSION

Removing the thrust bearing, split version
1.

Remove the swivel axle from the axle end.

2.

Remove the thrust washer (2) with the 

clamped-on sealing ring (1) and the bearing 

ring (3) from the shoulder ring (4).

3.

Tap the shoulder ring (4) out of the swivel 

axle using a driver. Make sure that no 

needles fall out of the needle bearings.

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Installation of thrust bearing, split version
1.

Fit the shoulder ring (4) in the swivel axle 

using a press or a plastic mallet. Make sure 

that no needles fall out of the needle 

bearings.

2.

Check that the shoulder ring (4) makes 

contact with the swivel axle in all places.

3.

Fit the bearing ring (3) into the shoulder 

ring (4) without greasing it.

Make sure that the bearing ring lug falls into 

the hole of the shoulder ring.

4.

Fit the thrust washer (2) without the sealing 

ring (1) to the bearing ring (3).

5.

Install the swivel axle (10) on the axle end 

and adjust the axial play using the correct 

shim. See 'Inspection and adjustment'.

6.

After determining the correct shim (9), 

remove the swivel axle from the axle end.

7.

Disassemble the thrust bearing and apply 

plenty of grease to the top side of bearing 

ring (3) (ribbed side with lubricating 

grooves).

8.

Fit a new sealing ring (1) to the thrust 

washer (2).

Make sure that the top of the seal (1) is 

positioned under the top of the thrust 

washer (2).

9.

Place the thrust washer (2) on the bearing 

ring (3).

10. Fit the swivel axle with the correct shim on 

the axle end.

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3.11 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, THRUST BEARING, ASSEMBLED VERSION

Removing the thrust bearing, assembled 
version
1.

Remove the swivel axle from the axle end.

2.

Tap the entire thrust bearing out of the swivel 

axle using a driver. Make sure that no 

needles fall from the needle bearings.

Installing the thrust bearing, assembled 
version
1.

Fit the thrust bearing in the swivel axle using 

a press or a plastic mallet. Make sure that no 

needles fall from the needle bearings.

2.

Check that the thrust bearing makes contact 

in all places with the swivel axle.

3.

Fit the swivel axle to the axle end.

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