DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual — part 654

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4.7 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, AIR DRYER FILTER ELEMENT

Note:

To be certain that the air dryer is functioning

properly, the air reservoirs should regularly be

checked for condensation. If more than the

normal amount of water is drained off repeatedly,

the air dryer element must be replaced. Under

normal circumstances the element must be

replaced at least once per year.

Removing air dryer filter element
1.

Vent the air dryer by allowing it to regenerate

or by loosening the compressor line (1), so

that the interior of the air dryer is

depressurised.

2.

Remove the filter element by turning it anti-

clockwise using a filter strap spanner.

3.

Dispose of the drying element as if it were an

oil filter.

4.

Clean the air dryer internally.

5.

Check the air dryer threaded connection (2)

for damage and then lubricate it sparingly

with grease.

Installing the air dryer filter element
1.

Lubricate the sealing ring of the new filter

element sparingly with grease.

2.

Fit the filter element by manually tightening it

until the sealing ring abuts. Then tighten the

element by hand (approx. 1 turn).

3.

Fasten the compressor line (1).

4.

Pressurise the system and then check the air

dryer for any air leaks.

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Using a water-resistant felt pen, write on the

sticker the latest date by which the dryer

element must be replaced (not later than

1 year after the date of fitting).

Artikelnummer

Reference

Teilenummer

Référence

Eerstvolgende vervanging

Next change

Nächster Wechsel

Prochain remplacement

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4.8 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, FILTER ELEMENT IN THE RESERVOIR OF

THE RAS-EC STEERING GEAR

Removing the filter element
1.

Clean the reservoir cover, so that absolutely

no dirt can get into the reservoir.

2.

Remove the cover (3).

3.

Rotate the filter holder (5) a quarter turn and

slowly take the filter holder together with the

filter element (6) out of the reservoir.

Note:

The filter holder and filter element must be

removed from the reservoir with care so that

no dirt remains in the reservoir.

4.

Remove the filter element (6) from the filter

holder (5).

Installing the filter element
1.

Fit a new filter element (6) in the filter

holder (5).

2.

Fit the filter holder (5) together with the filter

element (6) in the reservoir (1) and rotate the

filter holder (5) a quarter turn. Make sure that

the filter holder (5) engages in its locking

element.

3.

Check the sealing ring (4) for damage and

replace if necessary.

4.

Fit the cover (3).

5.

Check the fluid level.

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4.9 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, HIGH-PRESSURE FILTER OF THE RAS-EC

STEERING GEAR

Drained steering oil must not be re-

used. Store this hydraulic oil

separately from the other drained

oils and have the oil collected by a

waste-removal company authorised

to do so.

Removing the high-pressure filter
1.

Clean the high-pressure filter and the

surrounding area.

2.

Place a suitable receptacle under the high-

pressure filter and remove the filter cap (5).

3.

Remove the filter element (4).

4.

Clean the filter cap (5).

Installing the high-pressure filter
1.

Check the sealing rings (2) and (3) and

replace them if necessary.

2.

Fit a new filter element (4) in the filter

holder (1).

3.

Fit the filter cap (5). Tighten the filter cap to

the specified tightening torque, see

"Technical data".

4.

Top up the system, see chapter "Draining

and filling".

5.

Check the operation of the system.

6.

Check the high-pressure filter for leakage.

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