DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual — part 238

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4. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

4.1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, FILTER/GOVERNOR

Removal, filter/governor
1.

Blow off the air reservoirs.

2.

Unscrew the air pipes.

3.

Remove the two attachment bolts from the

filter/governor and remove the filter/

governor.

Installation, filter/governor
1.

Install the filter/governor on the attachment

bracket. Tighten the attachment bolts to the

specified torque. See "Technical data".

2.

Fit the air pipes.

3.

Pressurise the system.

4.

Check the system for air leakage.

5.

Check the operation of the valve. See

"Inspection and adjustment".

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4.2 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RANGE GROUP OPERATING SWITCH

Removing range group operating switch
1.

Blow off the air reservoirs.

2.

Detach the bottom of the gaiter and partially

pull the gaiter over the gear lever knob.

3.

Remove the clamping strap on the inside of

the gaiter.

4.

Remove the cover cap with the gear-change

pattern on the top of the gear lever.

5.

Remove the attachment nut on the top of the

gear lever and remove the gear lever knob.

6.

Remove the gaiter.

7.

Mark the various air pipes and disconnect

them from the range-change switch using a

small screwdriver.

8.

Remove the range-change switch and the

clamping piece.

Installing range group operating switch
1.

Install the clamping piece on the gear lever.

2.

Connect the various air pipes to the range-

change switch as indicated by the markings.

3.

Install the range-change switch on the gear

lever. Ensure that the clamping piece is

properly mounted on the range-change

switch.

4.

Slide the gaiter over the gear lever.

5.

Fit the switch button onto the gear lever and

tighten the attachment nut to the specified

torque. See "Technical data".

6.

Install a clamping strap on the inside of the

gaiter.

7.

Pressurise the system.

8.

Check the system for air leakage.

9.

Check the operation of the range group

operating switch.

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5. CLEANING

5.1 CLEANING FILTER/GOVERNOR

Cleaning filter/governor
1.

Remove the cover (5).

2.

Remove the filter element (2) from the

housing (1).

3.

Clean the filter element (2) with cold water

and soap, or replace if necessary.

4.

Blow-clean the filter element (2) and the

housing (1) from the inside with compressed

air.

5.

Replace the O-ring (4) and the sealing ring

(3), if necessary.

6.

Fit the cover (5) and tighten it to the specified

torque. See "Technical data".

7.

Pressurise the system.

8.

Check the system for air leakage.

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