DAF XF95, Maintenance Manual

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EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
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Inspection and adjustment
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3.10 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT, V-BELT TENSION
Inspecting the V-belt tension
1. Check the V-belt tension of the air
conditioning compressor drive using the
Krikit I, special tool (DAF no. 1240442).
Check the V-belt tension of the FAX model
steering pump drive using the Krikit II,
special tool (DAF no. 1240443).
2. Set the gauge to zero by depressing the
measuring arm (1).
3. Place the belt tension gauge on the V-belt,
halfway between the two pulleys.
4. Slowly depress the V-belt by means of the
belt-tension gauge until a click is heard.
Then remove the belt tension gauge
carefully. Take care not to let the measuring
arm move.
5. Take the reading as indicated by the position
of the measuring arm in relation to the scale.
Compare this reading with the
recommended pre-tension, see "Technical
data".
Adjust V-belt tension of air conditioning
compressor drive
1. Slacken the upper attachment bolt (1) of the
compressor.
2. Slacken the lower attachment bolt (2) of the
compressor.
3. Loosen the attachment bolt from the
threaded spindle which is attached to the
coolant pump.
4. Shift the compressor using the lock nuts (3)
until the correct V-belt tension is achieved,
see "Technical data".
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