DAF XF95, Maintenance Manual

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EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
5-12
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200423
Draining and filling
5
ΞΦ95
series
Version: ZF 16S-151/181/221 with integrated
retarder
Draining the gearbox
1. Before draining take a short test drive. Do
not activate the retarder during the test
drive.
2. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Drain the gearbox at operating temperature.
4. Remove the drain plugs (B), (C) and (D) and
the level check/filler plug (A) and drain the
oil.
5. Change the gearbox filter element, see
"Removal and installation".
Filling the gearbox
1. Clean the drain plugs and tighten them to the
specified torque, see "Technical data".
2. Fill the oil through the level check/filler
opening (A) until the oil reaches the rim of the
filling opening (A).
3. Fit the level check/filler plug (A), tightening it
to the specified torque, see "Technical data".
4. After filling take a short test drive. Do not
activate the retarder during the test drive.
5. Check the oil level after having taken the test
drive. The oil level must reach the rim of the
level check/filler opening (A).
6. Fit the level check/filler plug (A), tightening it
to the specified torque, see "Technical data".
M3051
A
B
C
V300186
D
M3052
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