DAF 95XF, Maintenance Manual

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95 XF
series Draining and filling
EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
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Gearbox ZF 16S-181/221 with integrated
retarder
Draining the gearbox
1. Before draining take a short test drive. Do
not activate the intarder during the test
drive.
2. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Drain the gearbox at operating temperature.
4. Remove the drain plugs (1) and (2) and the
level check/filler plug (4) and drain the oil.
5. Replace the oil filter (3) and tighten the
attachment bolt of the oil filter to the
specified tightening torque. See ”Technical
data”.
Filling the gearbox
1. Clean the drain plugs (1) and (2) and
tighten them to the specified torque. See
”Technical data”.
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2. Fill the oil through level check/filler
opening (4) until the oil reaches the rim of
the filling opening.
3. Fit level check/filler plug (4), tightening it to
the specified torque, see ”Technical data”.
4. After filling take a short test drive. Do not
activate the intarder during the test drive.
5. Check the oil level after taking the test
drive. The oil level must reach the rim of the
level check/filling opening (4).
6. Fit level check/filler plug (4), tightening it to
the specified torque, see ”Technical data”.
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