Service Bulletin

Volvo Trucks North America

Greensboro, NC USA Trucks
Date Group No. Page
This Service Bulletin replaces SB 215–40,
“Camshaft Wear, Check, D12D” (6.2006),
11.2006 215 40 1(6)
publication no. PV776–20176792.
Camshaft Wear, Check
D12D

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 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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Camshaft lobe wear area

Determine depth of wear by measuring between the
ridge at the edges of the camshaft lobe and the rocker
arm roller path.

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Measuring for wear

7
The maximum permitted wear for the complete intake
valve camshaft lobe profile is 0.3 mm (0.012 in).

0.3 mm (0.012 in)

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Camshaft inlet valve lobe profile

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The maximum permitted wear for the exhaust valve
camshaft lobe profile is 0.3 mm (0.012 inch) for the
complete profile, with the exception of the small lobes
where maximum permitted wear is 0.1 mm (0.004 in).

0.3 mm (0.012 in), 0.1 mm (0.004 in)

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Camshaft exhaust valve lobe profile

9
The maximum permitted wear for the complete unit
injector camshaft lobe profile is 0.2 mm (0.008 in), except
between the basic circle and maximum lift, where the
maximum permitted wear is 0.01 mm (0.004 in).

0.2 mm (0.008 in), 0.1 mm (0.004 in)

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Camshaft unit injector lobe profile

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10
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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11
Replace the valve cover and tighten the bolts to the
torque given in “Specifications”, see group 20.

12
Install the crankcase ventilation hose.

13
Remove the cranking tool.

14
Lower the cab or close the hood.