DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 1059

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7.

Install the guide sleeve (A), which is part of 

the special tool set (DAF no. 1329496), on 

the axle journal.

8.

Attach the wheel hub unit (5) securely to a 

movable lifting device.

9.

Slide the wheel hub unit (5) from the axle 

journal using the lifting device.

Take care that the wheel hub unit (5) does 

not rest on the guide bush (A) as the latter is 

not strong enough to take the weight of the 

wheel hub unit (5).

10. Remove the O-ring (6) from the wheel hub 

unit (5).

Installing the wheel hub
1.

Check the axle journal thread carefully for 

damage.

You must never fit a wheel hub on an 

axle journal with a damaged thread.

2.

Fit the O-ring (6) into the wheel hub unit (5).

3.

Apply a thin and even layer of the prescribed 

lubricant to the axle journal, see "Technical 

data".

Note:

Do not overlubricate the axle journal. While 

fitting the wheel hub unit, the excess grease 

will collect at the backside of the wheel hub. 

When the vehicle is used in daily operation, 

this anti-corrosion agent can leak out so that 

it looks as if the oil seal leaks.

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A8 00 412

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4.

Install the guide sleeve (A), which is part of 

the special tool set (DAF no. 1329496), on 

the axle journal.

5.

Attach the wheel hub unit (5) securely to a 

movable lifting device.

6.

Position the wheel hub unit (5) exactly in 

front of the axle journal using the movable 

lifting device. Slide the wheel hub unit (5) on 

the axle journal.

Take care that the wheel hub unit (5) does 

not rest on the guide bush as the latter is not 

strong enough to take the weight of the 

wheel hub unit (5).

7.

Fit the thrust washer (4).

8.

Replace the hub nut (3). Apply a few drops of 

oil to the abutting surface of the hub nut (3). 

Fit the hub nut (3).

9.

Fit the hub nut (3) using the hub nut wrench 

(A), which is part of the special tool set 

(DAF no. 1329496) and a torque amplifier.

Tighten the hub nut (3) in the specified 

manner using a torque amplifier, see 

"Technical data".

10. Thoroughly clean the sealing surfaces of the 

wheel hub and the hub cap.

11. Apply a sealant to one of the sealing 

surfaces.

12. Fit the hub cap.

13. Fit the brake calliper.

14. Put the wheels back on.

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A8 00 343

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A8 00 413

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A8 00 405

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2.3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, TRAILING AXLE

Removing the trailing axle
1.

Remove the wheels from the trailing axle.

2.

Loosen the shock absorbers at the top and 

depress these as far as possible.

3.

Remove the brake pipes and the cabling of 

the disc brakes.

4.

(Temporarily) fit the outer wheels of the 

trailing axle.

5.

Lower the trailing axle.

6.

Safely lift the chassis rear until the 

attachment bolts holding the bearing 

supports to the chassis can be removed.

7.

Remove the attachment bolts holding the 

bearing supports to the chassis.

8.

Lift the chassis until the bearing supports are 

clear of the chassis and the bottom pins of 

the shackles are within reach.

9.

Place a wooden block right and left between 

the chassis member and the axle housing of 

the driven axle.

10. Place suitable supports under the yokes 

where the shackle is attached.

11. Remove the lower pins from the shackles.

A8 00 408

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12. Insert a solid piece of pipe through the eye of 

every yoke.

13. Position a trolley jack in the middle of the 

pipe, supporting it.

14. Remove the supports and slowly lower the 

pipe and the yokes.

15. Roll the trailing axle from under the chassis.

16. Slowly lower the chassis onto the wooden 

blocks.

17. Take the rings out of the eyes of the yokes if 

necessary.

Installing the trailing axle
1.

Fit the rings in the eyes of the yokes.

2.

Raise the chassis. Support the chassis in a 

safe way.

3.

Insert a solid piece of pipe through the eye of 

every yoke.

4.

Move the trailing axle under the chassis 

using a trolley jack. Align the trailing axle and 

the chassis.

A8 00 406

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A8 00 406