DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 137

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1.

Fit the distance ring (B), which is part of the 
puller, in puller (A), special tool 
(DAF no. 1329486). 

2.

Using puller (A), force the silentblock (1) into 
the cab stabiliser (2) up to distance ring (B).

Note:
Immediately stop forcing when the 
silentblock touches distance ring (B) to 
prevent the inner sleeve of the silentblock 
from being damaged (upset).

3.

Fit the cab support.

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4.5 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, COIL SPRING FRONT SUSPENSION

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When working on the cab 
suspension provide extra supports 
for the cab to avoid the risk of being 
trapped.

Removing coil spring front suspension
1.

Remove the corner pieces around the 
headlights and the vehicle grille.

Note:
Do not raise the cab more than 10 cm 
because of the available length of piping and 
cables.

2.

Place the hoist yoke (A) (DAF no. 1329487) 
and lift the cab at the front.

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Place a block (B) or similar support 
under the cab before working 
underneath it.

3.

Remove the attachment nut (B) at the 
bottom.

4.

Remove the attachment bolt (A) at the top.

5.

Remove the spring element.

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Installing coil spring front suspension
1.

Put the spring element in place. Fit the 
attachment bolt (A) at the top and tighten it to 
the specified tightening torque, see 
"Technical data".

2.

Remove the block (or support)

3.

Lower the cab carefully and fit the 
attachment nut (B) at the bottom. Tighten the 
attachment nut to the specified torque, see 
"Technical data".

4.

Remove the lifting yoke.

5.

Fit the corner pieces and the vehicle grille.

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B

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4.6 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, REAR COIL SPRING SUSPENSION

Removing rear coil spring suspension
1.

Tilt the cab forward.

2.

Remove attachment bolt (B) from the 
horizontal damper.

3.

Remove attachment bolt (A) from the spring 
element at the top.

4.

Lay the cab locking mechanism to one side.

5.

If the vehicle is equipped with a day cab, 
remove the attachment bolt at the bottom.
If the vehicle is equipped with a sleeper cab, 
remove the attachment nut (C) at the bottom.

6.

Remove the spring element.

Installing rear coil spring suspension
1.

Put the spring element in place.

2.

If the vehicle is equipped with a day cab, fit 
the attachment bolt at the bottom. Tighten 
the bolt to the specified torque. See 
"Technical data".
If the vehicle is equipped with a sleeper cab, 
fit the attachment nut (C) at the bottom. 
Tighten the nut to the specified tightening 
torque, see "Technical data".

3.

Fit the cab locking mechanism. Fit 
attachment bolt (A) but do not tighten it yet.

4.

Fit attachment bolt (B) of the horizontal 
damper. Do not yet tighten the bolt to the 
specified tightening torque.

5.

Tilt the cab back.

6.

Tighten attachment bolt (B) of the horizontal 
damper to the specified tightening torque, 
see "Technical data".

7.

Tighten attachment bolt (A) of the cab 
locking mechanism to the specified 
tightening torque, see "Technical data".

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