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DAF CF 75, CF 85, XF 95 2008 Technical Manual

Mike Callahan here. 28 years ASE Master Tech, San Antonio. When a DAF CF 75 or CF 85 rolls into my bay, I need belt drive specs that match what the factory stamped on the parts. Not a generic diagram from a third-party site. This DAF CF 75, CF 85, XF 95 2008 Technical Manual is the real deal – 46 pages covering belt drive components for the 2008–2009 model years. If you’re a DIY owner-operator or a shop tech, this gets you the OEM abbreviations, pulley part numbers, and torque values that prevent a water pump or alternator failure after a belt swap.

DAF CF 75, CF 85, XF 95 2008 Technical Manual: Belt Drive Specifics

Open this manual and you hit page 1 cold: a multilingual parts list for belt drive components in English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian. That matters when you’re cross-referencing a Bosch alternator or a Frigoblock cooling unit. The manual gives you abbreviations like GF (Generatorenfreilauf – overrunning alternator pulley), SR (Spannrolle – tensioning pulley), and UR (Umlenkrolle – deflecting pulley). On page 2, the abbreviations table decodes every code so you know exactly which tensioner arm (SP) or vibration damper (SD) matches your truck’s engine number. No hunting through forums.

Does This Manual Cover the Alternator and Compressor Pulleys?

It does. The manual lists configurations for alternators (Bosch, 80A, 100A), air compressors (AIRC), hydraulic pumps (HYDP), power steering pumps (PS), and water pumps (WP). Each component has a cross-reference number (PN) that ties to the factory parts system. If you need to replace a belt on a CF 85 with a Visco fan (VFAN) and a separate air conditioning compressor (A/C), the manual shows the correct belt routing and tensioner placement. That saves you the headache of buying the wrong belt kit.

46 Pages of Factory Torque and Tension Data

Torque specifications are the backbone of any belt drive job. Over-tighten a tensioner pulley and you wreck the bearing. Under-tighten and the belt slips at highway speed. This manual provides the OEM torque values in Nm for each bolt and nut – the tensioner mounting bolts, the alternator bracket, the idler pulley. You don’t get that from a Chilton or a Haynes. You get the numbers DAF engineers wrote. I’ve seen guys snap a 10mm bolt because they used a generic spec. Not here. The manual also notes special tools like a tension gauge for belt deflection – something the aftermarket skips.

Get the Right Tensioner Torque from the Abbreviations Table

Look at the abbreviation SR (Spannrolle). That’s your tensioning pulley. The manual tells you if your truck uses a standard tensioner or one with a damping pulley (SD). On a 2008 XF 95, you might have a spring-loaded tensioner with a harmonic damper. The torque spec for the center bolt is different from the mounting bracket. Page 2’s table gives you the cross-reference to find the exact part number, then the instructions later in the manual show the tightening sequence. You want to do this job once. Use the factory data.

Why OEM Documentation Matters for These Trucks

Aftermarket manuals for European trucks are notorious for errors. They’ll list a generic belt length that doesn’t account for the altitude compensator or the optional hydraulic pump. This DAF manual is a replica of what the dealer uses. It includes the model year (Baujahr) and engine number breakdown so you match the exact configuration. If you work on multiple DAF models, the DAF XF105 System and Component Information and DAF ECAS-4 System and Component Information cover air suspension and electrical systems. For the EAS system on the XF105, grab DAF XF105 EAS System and Component Information. But for belt drives on the CF 75/85 and XF 95, this 2008 manual is your bench reference.

For a refresher on how a Manual Transmission works, you can read up separately. This manual focuses solely on belt drive components – it won’t teach you gear ratios, but it will keep your accessories turning. If you’re new to working on trucks, the Manual Transmission is a separate subject; the belt drive manual is the one you need when the alternator chirps at idle.

Is this manual in English?

Yes, it’s multilingual with English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.

What torque values are provided for the alternator pulley?

The manual lists torque specs in Nm for various components like the alternator pulley (alternator overrunning pulley GF) and tensioner pulley (SR). On page 2, the abbreviations table gives codes for Bosch alternators, Frigoblock cooling units, and more. You get the OEM torque values for each specific configuration. For instance, the GF (Generatorenfreilauf) has a specific torque spec depending on the alternator manufacturer. Without this manual, you’d be guessing and risk damaging the pulley or the alternator shaft. That’s why I keep a copy in my toolbox.

You need belt drive specs you can trust – not a PDF from a reseller that’s been scanned and lost resolution. This is the factory manual from DAF for the 2008 CF 75, CF 85, and XF 95. 46 pages, no missing pages, no aftermarket corrections. Access the Factory Manual and get the right tensioner torque on your next belt job.

• DAF XF105 System and Component Information
• DAF ECAS-4 System and Component Information
• DAF XF105 EAS System and Component Information