DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual — part 590

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LF45/55 series

Inspection and adjustment

SINGLE REAR AXLE 8.20

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3.4 INSPECTION, WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR RING

1.

Check the sensor ring (2) for deposits.
Special attention should be paid to deposits
between the teeth of the sensor ring.
Clean the sensor ring if necessary.

2.

Check the sensor ring (2) for damage. Even
the slightest damage may cause a failure.
If necessary, replace the wheel hub.

3.

Check the sensor (1) for smooth operation.
If necessary, clean the sensor (1) and
re-apply the specified anti-corrosion agent.
See main group “Technical data”.

Never tap the sensor with a
hammer. This may damage both the
sensor and the sensor ring.

4.

Check the ABS system for proper
operation.

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Inspection and adjustment

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LF45/55 series

Removal and installation

SINGLE REAR AXLE 8.20

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4. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

4.1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, STUB AXLES

Removing stub axles
1.

Jack up the rear axle and support it on
stands.

2.

Engage the differential lock. Check that the
axle is blocked. Replace the switch by the
special tool (DAF No. 1329447), see (A).
This is to prevent the selector sleeve from
falling into the differential when removing
the stub axle.

3.

Remove the stub axle attachment bolts.

4.

Remove the stub axle using a copper
punch.
When the stub axle comes loose, a small
amount of oil may leak out. Collect this oil.

Installing stub axles
1.

Clean the mating surfaces of the stub axle
flange and wheel hub.

2.

Apply the specified sealant to the mating
surface of the stub axle flange. See main
group “Technical data”.

3.

Fit the stub axle. Tighten the stub axle
attachment bolts to the specified tightening
torque. See main group “Technical data”.

4.

Engage the differential lock and remove the
special tool from the differential lock. Install
the switch.

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4.2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, WHEEL HUB

Removing wheel hub

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1.

Jack up the rear axle and support it on
stands.

2.

Remove the wheels.

3.

Remove the brake caliper.

4.

Remove the stub axle (1).

5.

Remove the lock nut (2).

6.

Remove the locking plate (3).

7.

Remove the hub nut (4).

8.

Remove the thrust washer (5).

9.

Remove the wheel bearing inner race (6).

10. Remove the wheel hub from the axle

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