Service Bulletin

Volvo Trucks North America

Trucks

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Greensboro, NC USA

Date Group No. Page

This Service Bulletin replaces SB 215–002, “Camshaft
Wear, Check, D12, D12A, D12B, D12C” (3.2004), 4.2006 215 002 1(4)
publication no. PV776–TSP197442.
Camshaft Wear, Check
D12, D12A, D12B, D12C

Camshaft Wear, Check

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Contents
• “Camshaft Wear, Checking” page 2

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Camshaft Wear, Checking
1
Tilt up the cab or raise the hood.

2
Remove the crankcase hose and bend it to one side.

3
Remove the valve cover.

4
Remove the cover/plug from the flywheel housing and
install the cranking tool.

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Figure 1: Acceptable Wear

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Figure 2: Unacceptable Wear

Turn the camshaft using the cranking tool. Check the

camshaft with regard to wear on the camshaft lobes and
damage to the surfaces.

Unevenness can develop on cam lobe surfaces during

normal operation. This does not mean the camshaft
must be changed.

Figure 1 shows examples of scoring that will not affect

the running of the engine. Camshafts with this type of
scoring need not be changed.

Figure 2 shows examples of camshaft with material

damage that should not be reused.
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Clean the contact surfaces of the valve cover. Apply a 2
mm thick bead of sealant to the mating faces between
the upper timing gear cover and the cylinder head.
Apply sealant on both sides where the cylinder head
and cover meet.

Note: The valve cover must be fitted within 20 minutes

after the sealant has been applied.

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7
Replace the valve cover and tighten the bolts to the
torque given in “Specifications”, see group 20.

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8
Install the crankcase ventilation hose.

9
Remove the cranking tool.

10
Lower the cab or close the hood.