DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual — part 1094

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Installing triangular link
1.

Before installation, check the rubber bushes

of the triangular link and the silentblock for

hairline cracks and wear.

Check to see if the contact surface of the

triangular link flange (1) (see arrow) and the

contact surface on the axle housing are free

from grease and paint.

2.

Install the triangular link (1) to the vehicle.

This can only be done by two persons

working together. Fit the attachment bolts (2)

and (3).

Tighten the attachment bolts (2) evenly to

the specified torque. See "Technical data".

Removing torque rod
1.

Remove the attachment bolts (5) and (8) and

remove the torque rod (7).

Installing torque rod
1.

Before installation, check the rubber bushes

of the torque rod (7) for hairline cracks and

wear.

2.

Clean the contact surfaces if necessary.

These should be free from dirt and grease.

3.

Fit the torque rod (7) between the torque rod

bracket (4) and the yoke (10).

4.

Fit the attachment bolts (5) and (8) with the

heads facing towards the front of the vehicle.

Secure the attachment bolts (5) and (8).

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2.9 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, TRIANGULAR LINK AND TANDEM AXLE

TORQUE RODS

If the triangular link and torque rods

are removed from an axle, the axle

should be adequately supported to

prevent it from tipping over.

Removing triangular link
1.

Remove the attachment bolts (6).

2.

Remove the attachment bolts (5) and

remove the triangular link (4). This can only

be done by two persons working together.

Installing triangular link
1.

Before installation, check the rubber bushes

of the triangular link for hairline cracks and

wear. Check if the contact surface of the

triangular link flange and the contact surface

on the axle housing are free from grease and

paint.

2.

Install the triangular link (4). This will take two

persons working together. Fit the attachment

bolts (5) and (6) and secure the bolts (5).

3.

Tighten the attachment bolts (6) evenly to

the specified torque. See "Technical data".

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Removing torque rod
1.

Remove the attachment bolts (1) and (2) and

remove the torque rod (3).

Installing torque rod
1.

Before installation, check the rubber bushes

of the torque rod (3) for hairline cracks and

wear.

2.

Clean the contact surfaces if necessary.

These should be free from dirt and grease.

3.

Install the torque rod (3) between the

brackets.

Note:

If torque rod bracket (7) has been removed,

it must be reinstalled with the arrow (A) on

the bracket pointing in the driving direction.

If there were any filler plates (B) previously

between the torque rod bracket and the axle

housing, they must be returned to the same

position. The clearance between axle

housing and bracket should not exceed 0.5

mm.

4.

Secure the attachment bolts (1).

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B

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2.10 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, LEADING REAR AXLE TORQUE RODS

Removing upper torque rod
1.

Remove both attachment bolts (2) and

remove the torque rod (1).

Installing upper torque rod
1.

Before installation, check the rubber bushes

of the torque rod (1) for hairline cracks and

wear.

2.

Clean the contact surfaces if necessary.

These should be free from dirt and grease.

3.

Fit the torque rod (1) as shown.

4.

Fit the attachment bolts (2) with the heads

facing towards the rear of the vehicle.

Tighten the attachment bolts to the specified

torque. See "Technical data".

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