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3.2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, TRACK ROD

Removing the track rod
1.

Remove the wheel speed sensor and the

connector bracket.

Note:

When the track rod has been removed, the

swivel axle can be at such an angle that the

wheel speed sensor is damaged, which can

damage the wheel speed sensor ring.

2.

Remove the attachment nuts. These nuts

should not be re-used.

3.

Remove the ball ends from the track rod

arms using a ball end puller (A).

Installation of track rod
1.

If installing a new track rod, copy the settings

of the track rod to be replaced.

2.

Check the ball end thread for damage before

fitting a new self-locking nut. See 'Inspection

and adjustment'.

Fitting a new self-locking nut to a

ball end with a damaged thread may

lead to dangerous situations.

3.

Clean the tapered contact surfaces of both

the track rod balls and the track rod arms.

The tapered surfaces should be absolutely

free from dirt, grease and paint.

4.

Fit the track rod.

5.

Fit a new self-locking nut to the ball end.

Apply locking compound to the nut. See

'Technical data'.

6.

Tighten the new self-locking nuts to the

specified torque. See 'Technical data'.

7.

Check the axle toe and adjust, if necessary.

See 'Inspection and adjustment'.

8.

Check whether the threaded ends of the ball

joints are fully engaged by the clamping

pieces.

9.

Check whether the clamping piece bolts are

tightened to the specified tightening torque.

See 'Technical data'.

10. Fit the wheel speed sensor and the

connector bracket.

S7 00 555

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3.3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, TRACK ROD ARM AND STEERING

CYLINDER ARM

These instructions should be

followed to the letter. The

attachment of the track rod arms and

steering cylinder arm is one of the

most critical factors in terms of the

safety of the vehicle. Always use

new attachment bolts for the track

rod and steering cylinder arms.

Always use original attachment

bolts of the prescribed length

supplied by DAF.

Removing the track rod and steering cylinder
arms
1.

Remove the track rod and the ball end of the

steering cylinder from the track rod and

steering cylinder arms.

2.

Remove the attachment bolts (2) and (3).

Note:

These bolts should not be re-used.

3.

Remove the track rod arm (4) and the

steering cylinder arm (1) from the swivel

axle. When removing the steering cylinder

arm a plastic mallet may be used, because

locking agent has been applied between the

arm and the swivel axle.

Installation of track rod arm and steering
cylinder arm
1.

Thoroughly clean and check the screw

thread in the swivel axle. The screw thread

should be undamaged.

2.

Clean and degrease the contact surfaces of

the swivel axle and the arm.

3.

Apply locking agent around the bolt holes on

the steering cylinder arm, see 'Technical

data'..

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4.

Always use new attachment bolts when

installing the track rod arm (4) and the

steering cylinder arm (1). Apply locking

compound to the new attachment bolts. See

'Technical data'.

Tighten the attachment bolts (alternately)

evenly. Tighten the attachment bolts to the

specified torque. See 'Technical data'.

5.

Install the track rod and the ball end of the

steering cylinder.

S7 00 739

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3.4 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, WHEEL HUB UNIT

Removing the wheel hub unit
1.

Jack up the axle until the wheels are clear

from the floor. Place suitable supports under

the axle.

2.

Remove the wheel.

3.

Remove the brake calliper.

4.

Remove the hub cap (2).

5.

Remove the hub nut (4) using the special tool

set (DAF no. 1329496).

Fit the socket wrench (A) to the hub nut. Fit

the socket wrench guide (B) to the wheel hub

unit using four wheel studs. Loosen the nut

using a torque amplifier.

6.

Remove the thrust washer (5).

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S7 00 581

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B

S7 00 641