DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual — part 1198

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3.33 CHECKING THE OPERATION OF THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK

1.

Jack up the rear axle and support the axle on
stands.

2.

Bring the air system to operating pressure.

3.

Engage the differential lock. The warning
indicator should now be active.

4.

Check that there is a "rigid" connection
between the driven wheels.

5.

Disengage the differential lock. The warning
light should now go out and the "rigid"
connection between the driven wheels
should be broken.

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3.34 CHECKING THE DRIVE SHAFT PLAY

1.

Check the universal joints and suspension
bearing for play and damage.

2.

Check the sliding joint for axial and radial
play.

3.

There must be no clearly perceptible play on
the universal joints, suspension bearing and
the sliding joint.

M3032

M3019

M3020

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3.35 INSPECTING THE FIFTH WHEEL

1.

Check the attachment of the fifth wheel.

2.

Check the play of the closing gear of the fifth
wheel.

Note:
For maximum play values, consult the
manufacturer's instructions or the legal
requirements.

3.

In the case of fifth wheels with a plastic
sliding plate (1), check for wear. The plastic
sliding plate (1) must not lie flush with the top
of the attachment bolts.

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1

2

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3.36 CHECKING THE TRAILER COUPLING

1.

Check the vertical play of the arched pin.

2.

Check the radial play of the arched pin.

3.

Check the vertical and horizontal play of the
coupling jaw.

4.

Check the diameter of the arched pin.

5.

Check the attachment of the trailer coupling
and the rear cross member.

Note:
For maximum play values, consult the
manufacturer’s instructions or the specified
legal requirements.

M9002

M9001

M9004