DAF LF45 Maintenance Manual page 108

EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
Draining and filling
10. Correctly position the damping valves on the
steering cylinder.
Note:
The mixing up of damping valves must be
avoided under all circumstances. The mixing
up of damping valves has a negative impact
on vehicle handling.
11. Fit the pipes to the damping valves
according to the relevant marks.
12. Fit a new high-pressure filter, see chapter
"Removal and installation".
13. Insert a new filter element in the steering oil
reservoir, see chapter "Removal and
installation".
Filling the RAS-EC steering circuit
5 1. Fill the steering oil reservoir with the
specified steering oil.
2. Start the engine, run it at idling speed and
continuously top up the steering oil reservoir.
Note:
The steering oil level should not drop below
the minimum level. However, if the steering
oil level is below the minimum level, it may
well be that the steering pump draws in air
only. This may cause additional foaming.
3. Bleed the RAS-EC steering circuit.
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