DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual — part 103

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4.10 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, STEERING COLUMN

Removing steering column
1.

Set the steering gear in the central position;
check this using the marks on the steering
box.

2.

Remove the steering column panels.

3.

Disconnect the earth terminal from the
batteries.

4.

Remove the radio panel.

5.

Remove the steering wheel.

6.

Detach the connector of the steering angle
sensor, if the latter is fitted.

7.

Remove the steering angle sensor, if fitted.

8.

Detach the connectors of the combi
switches, the immobiliser and the ignition
switch behind the radio panel.

9.

Remove the bracket holding the height
setting switch.

10. Remove the air pipe of the pneumatic

steering column setting from the manifold by
pushing on the yellow ring and removing the
pipe.

11. Remove the attachment bolt of one universal

joint of the steering shaft (depending on the
operations to be performed; either the
universal joint beneath the steering wheel or
the universal joint on the steering box).
Before loosening, mark the position of the
universal joint in relation to the steering
shaft.

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12. Remove the upper lock nuts on the side of

the steering column.

13. Remove the attachment bolts at the bottom

of the steering column.

14. Remove the steering column.

Installing steering column
1.

Place the steering shaft on the universal
joint. Line up the groove (A) in the clutch with
the mark (B) on the steering shaft.

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Check that the steering shaft is
correctly in place in the universal
joint so that the bolt can be put in the
notch (C).

2.

Only fit a new attachment bolt and
attachment nut to the universal joint. Tighten
the attachment bolt to the specified torque.
See "Technical data".

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C

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3.

Position the steering column by tightening
the top attachment bolts by hand.

4.

Attach the air pipes to the connection block
behind the dashboard. Check to see that the
air pipe does not touch any moving parts.

5.

Fit the bracket holding the height setting
switch.

6.

Fit all steering column connectors behind the
radio panel.

7.

If present, fit the steering angle sensor with
its connector.

8.

Fit the steering wheel.

9.

Replace the lower attachment bolts and
tighten the steering column.

10. Tighten the upper attachment bolts.

11. Install the steering column panels.

12. Fit the radio panel.

13. Connect the earth terminal to the batteries.

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4.11 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, STEERING WHEEL

Note:
The special tools that are required to remove the
steering wheel cannot be obtained from DAF.
These tools should be manufactured by yourself
according to the drawing.

Removing steering wheel

1.

Place the steering gear in the central position
using the marks on the steering box.

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