DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual — part 610

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LF45/55 series

Draining and filling

SINGLE REAR AXLE 11.26

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5. DRAINING AND FILLING

5.1 DRAINING AND FILLING, DIFFERENTIAL

To prevent skin injury, avoid
unnecessary contact with the
drained oil.

Draining the differential
1.

Position the vehicle on a level surface.

2.

Place a suitable tray beneath the differential
to collect the oil.

3.

Remove the drain plug (1) and the level
check/filler plug (2). Drain the oil.

4.

Apply sealant to the screw thread of the
drain plug (1). Install the drain plug (1) and
tighten it to the specified tightening torque.
See main group “Technical data”.

Filling the differential
1.

Fill the differential via the level check/filler
plug (2) with the specified and correct
quantity of oil. See main group “Technical
data”.

2.

Check the oil level after 5 minutes; it should
reach up to the level check/filler plug (2).

3.

Apply sealant to the screw thread of the
level check/filler plug (2). Fit the level
check/filler plug (2).

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Draining and filling

LF45/55 series

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CONTENTS

TECHNICAL DATA

DIAGNOSTICS

CHASSIS

SHOCK ABSORBERS

STABILISERS AND TORQUE RODS

LEAF SUSPENSION

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