DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual — part 993

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10. Remove the inner bearing (3) from the

axle (4) using a puller.

Installation of idler arm
1.

Before installation, check the running

surface of the seal (1) and the bearing

surfaces of the bearings (3) and (5) on the

axle (4). If damaged, the support should be

replaced.

2.

If required, replace the bearings.

3.

Apply grease to the inner bearing (3) and fit

the bearing into the idler arm (2).

4.

Install the new lubricant seal (1) using a

plastic mallet.

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5.

Fill space (A) between the lubricant seal (1)

and the bearing (3) fully with grease.

6.

Install the idler arm (2), fitted with the

lubricant seal (1) and the inner bearing (3),

on the bearing support (4). Tap the inner

bearing (3) on to the bearing support (4)

using an appropriate driving tool (see arrow).

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7.

Fill space (B) between the bearing (3) and

the bearing (5) fully with grease.

8.

Apply grease to the outer bearing (5) and fit

the bearing into the idler arm (2). Fit the

adjusting nut (6) with the tapered side

pointing to the bearing. Use a socket wrench

(A) for this, special tool (DAF no. 0694821).

Adjust the bearing play using the adjusting

nut (6). See 'Technical data'.

9.

Fit a new lock plate (7) and tap the lip into the

recess of the adjusting nut (6) (see the

arrow). If the lip is not positioned over the

recess of the adjusting nut (6), the circlip (7)

can be turned.

10. Fit the lock nut (8) with the tapered side

pointing to the circlip. To do this, use the

special tool (DAF no. 0694821).

Tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.

See 'Technical data'.

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11. Secure the lock nut (8) by tapping the lip of

the oil seal (7) into a recess of the lock nut. If

the lip is not positioned over the recess of the

adjusting nut, the adjusting nut should be

tightened until a recess can be reached.

Never loosen the lock nut (8).

Note:

Do not put grease in the cover.

12. Fit the cover (9) using a plastic mallet.

13. Install the steering rods.

14. Refit the remaining components you have

removed.

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