DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 993

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10. Remove the inner bearing (3) from the 

axle (4) using a puller.

Installation of idler arm
1.

Before installation, check the running 

surface of the seal (1) and the bearing 

surfaces of the bearings (3) and (5) on the 

axle (4). If damaged, the support should be 

replaced.

2.

If required, replace the bearings.

3.

Apply grease to the inner bearing (3) and fit 

the bearing into the idler arm (2).

4.

Install the new lubricant seal (1) using a 

plastic mallet.

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5.

Fill space (A) between the lubricant seal (1) 

and the bearing (3) fully with grease.

6.

Install the idler arm (2), fitted with the 

lubricant seal (1) and the inner bearing (3), 

on the bearing support (4). Tap the inner 

bearing (3) on to the bearing support (4) 

using an appropriate driving tool (see arrow).

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7.

Fill space (B) between the bearing (3) and 

the bearing (5) fully with grease.

8.

Apply grease to the outer bearing (5) and fit 

the bearing into the idler arm (2). Fit the 

adjusting nut (6) with the tapered side 

pointing to the bearing. Use a socket wrench 

(A) for this, special tool (DAF no. 0694821). 

Adjust the bearing play using the adjusting 

nut (6). See 'Technical data'.

9.

Fit a new lock plate (7) and tap the lip into the 

recess of the adjusting nut (6) (see the 

arrow). If the lip is not positioned over the 

recess of the adjusting nut (6), the circlip (7) 

can be turned.

10. Fit the lock nut (8) with the tapered side 

pointing to the circlip. To do this, use the 

special tool (DAF no. 0694821).

Tighten the lock nut to the specified torque. 

See 'Technical data'.

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11. Secure the lock nut (8) by tapping the lip of 

the oil seal (7) into a recess of the lock nut. If 

the lip is not positioned over the recess of the 

adjusting nut, the adjusting nut should be 

tightened until a recess can be reached.

Never loosen the lock nut (8).

Note:

Do not put grease in the cover.

12. Fit the cover (9) using a plastic mallet.

13. Install the steering rods.

14. Refit the remaining components you have 

removed.

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