DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual — part 1131

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3.33 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT, CLUTCH WEAR INDICATOR

Checking the wear indicator of clutch with
automatically adjusting clutch release
assembly
1.

Check visually whether the indicator (2) is

still directly opposite the mark (1) on the

cover.

If the indicator is no longer level with the

mark on the cover, this means that the clutch

plate is about 80% worn.

Note:

The maximum movement of the indicator is

around 5 mm.

Adjusting the wear indicator of automatically
adjusting clutch release assembly
1.

Using a centre punch, make a mark (1) on

the wear indicator cover.

The mark (1) should be placed exactly

opposite to the indicator (2), to show the

original position accurately.

Checking the wear indicator of clutch without
automatically adjusting clutch release
assembly
1.

Check the position of the indicator (1)

relative to the end mark (3) on the indicator

cover (2).

As the clutch plate wears, the indicator (1)

will move towards the end mark (3). When

the indicator (1) reaches the end mark (3), it

may be assumed that the clutch plate is due

to be replaced.

3.34 CHECKING THE GEARBOX FOR LEAKS

1.

Visually check the gearbox for leaks.

V3 00 375

1

2

V3 00 381

1

2

3

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3.35 CHECKING THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX OIL LEVEL

Checking cold oil level with dipstick
1.

Place the vehicle on a flat and level surface.

2.

Make sure that the gearbox is in neutral and

allow the engine to run for several minutes.

3.

Apply the service brake, switch the gearbox

to D, then to N and finally switch the gearbox

to R. The purpose of this is to fill the hydraulic

system.

4.

Switch the gearbox to the parking position

and release the service brake.

5.

Remove the dipstick when the engine is

idling and wipe the dipstick clean with a

lintfree cloth.

Note:

To take the dipstick out of the holder, the

sealing cap must be held tightly while the

dipstick is turned anti-clockwise.

6.

Put the dipstick back.

7.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.

The oil level should be between the "Cold

add" and the "Cold full" marks.

8.

Clean the dipstick with a lintfree cloth and put

the dipstick back.

9.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level

again.

10. Oil needs to be added when the oil level is

below the "Cold add" mark.

11. Check the oil level in the gearbox at

operating temperature.

W 3 03 098

HOT

FULL

COLD

FULL

HOT

ADD

COLD

ADD

W 3 03 099

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Checking hot oil level with dipstick
1.

Bring the gearbox up to operating

temperature (approx. 71

C - 93C).

2.

Remove the dipstick when the engine is

idling and wipe the dipstick clean with a

lintfree cloth.

Note:

To take the dipstick out of the holder, the

sealing cap must be held tightly while the

dipstick is turned anti-clockwise.

3.

Put the dipstick back.

4.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.

5.

The oil level should be between the "Hot

add" and the "Hot full" marks.

6.

Clean the dipstick with a lintfree cloth and put

the dipstick back.

7.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level

again.

8.

Oil needs to be added when the oil level is

below the "Hot add" mark.

9.

Oil needs to be drained when the oil level is

above the "Hot full" mark.

Note:

The oil level must be checked at least twice.

If there are differences between the

measurements, check the vent for clogging.

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Checking oil level with selector keypad
1.

Apply the parking brake, put the gearbox in

neutral and bring the gearbox to operating

temperature (approx. 71ºC - 93ºC).

2.

Run the engine at idling speed for 2 minutes.

3.

Press both arrow keys on the selector

keypad simultaneously. The display now

shows the letters O and L.

Note:

O and Lstand for Oil Level.

4.

When the oil level is correct, the letters O - K

appear on the display.

When the oil level is too high, this is indicated

by HI followed by the number of litres in

excess.

When the oil level is too low, this is indicated

by LO followed by the number of litres

lacking.

For example:

LO-02 means that two litres have to be

added.

HI-03 means that three litres have to be

drained.

R

D

MODE

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