DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 1066

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5.

Turn the adjusting bolt (1) using an Allen key.

During the adjusting process the trailing axle 

should not be activated. 

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Screwing the bolt in will increase the 

pressure.

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Unscrewing the bolt will decrease the 

pressure.

Turn the adjusting bolt (1) using small steps 

of not more than 20

. Measure the pressure 

after each step.

Note:

As the pressure increases very rapidly, a 

large turn of the adjusting bolt can result in 

excessive system pressure causing 

damage.

6.

Lift the trailing axle and take the pressure 

reading. Release the control switch on the 

dashboard immediately once the maximum 

pressure is achieved.

If the pressure exceeds 200 bar, the control 

switch on the dashboard should be released 

immediately.

7.

If the measured value is still incorrect: 

connect the pressure-switch connector 

and lower the trailing axle.

8.

Turn the adjusting bolt (1) once again.

9.

Remove the pressure switch connector.

10. Wait for approx. 2.5 minutes and take a new 

reading. If necessary, repeat points 7 to 10 

until the pressure setting is correct.

11. Tighten lock nut (2). Make sure that the 

adjusting bolt (1) does not turn too.

12. Connect the connector of the pressure 

switch, lower the trailing axle and check the 

pressure again.

13. Remove the T-piece and pressure gauge.

14. Check the oil level in the reservoir and top up 

if necessary.

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A8 00 279

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A8 00 279

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3.3 CHECKING INTERNAL LEAKAGE IN THE PUMP UNIT

1.

Check the setting of the pressure relief valve 

before conducting this test.

2.

Lower the trailing axle. The wheels of the 

trailing axle must rest on the ground.

3.

Clean pipe connection B of the pump unit.

4.

Remove the pipe from pipe connection B and 

plug the pipe.

5.

Connect the pressure gauge, special tool 

(DAF no. 0535653), to pipe connection B so 

that the pipe connection is also plugged.

6.

Put the control switch into the "lifting" 

position. The pressure will quickly increase 

and the pressure switch will deactivate the 

pump motor. Release the control switch.

7.

Take the pressure reading and check the 

outward leakage. Leave the pump unit in 

pressurised condition, also depending on the 

complaint (how quickly the trailing axle will 

be lowered by itself). If the pressure 

decreases, the non-return valve in the 2/2 

solenoid valve or the gasket of the 2/2 

solenoid valve is leaking.

8.

Activate the 2/2 solenoid valve manually 

after the test using a 24V power supply. The 

2/2 solenoid valve will be activated, 

rendering pipe connection B of the pump unit 

pressureless.

9.

Remove the pressure gauge and reconnect 

the piping.

10. Activate the lifting gear and check the oil 

level in the reservoir. Inspect the pipe 

connections for leaks.

   

   

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3.4 BLEEDING OF THE HYDRAULIC LIFTING GEAR

The lifting gear is bled automatically. If 

necessary, lift and lower the trailing axle several 

times in a row.

The oil level in the reservoir should not fall below 

the minimum level.

Note: after lowering the trailing axle, wait approx. 

2.5 minutes before lifting the trailing axle.

If the switch is activated before this time span of 

approx. 2.5 minutes elapses, the time will be 

reset and you will have to wait about another 

2.5 minutes before you can lift the trailing axle.

3.5 CHECKING THE FLUID LEVEL IN THE HYDRAULIC LIFTING GEAR

1.

Make sure that the trailing axle wheels are 

fully lowered and on the ground.

2.

Check the fluid level. The liquid level must be 

between the "min." and "max." level mark. If 

necessary, top up.

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3.6 CHECKING THE CYLINDER

1.

After cylinder disassembly and assembly the 

cylinder should be checked for internal and 

external damage. See "Disassembly and 

assembly".

2.

Pull the entire length of the piston rod out of 

the cylinder.

3.

Connect a test pump with pressure gauge to 

pipe connection B. Both pump and pressure 

gauge should be able to handle a minimum 

pressure of 220 bar.

4.

Increase the pressure to the prescribed test 

pressure, see "Technical data" and leave the 

cylinder pressurised for some time.

Never stand in front of the piston rod when 

increasing the pressure. If the spring clip (6) 

is not installed correctly, the piston rod could 

come out of the cylinder.

5.

Check the cylinder for internal and external 

leakage.

6.

Push the piston rod completely into the 

cylinder and plug the pipe connections after 

completion of the test.

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A8 00 248

   

   

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