PV776 TSP194344
PV776 TSP194344
PV776 TSP194344
Greensboro, NC USA
TSI
Date Group No. Supp. Page
This TSI Service Bulletin replaces TSI Service Bulletin
211–008, “Cylinder Head, D12C” (11.01), publication no. 8.2003 211 008 1(32)
PV776-TSP160569.
Cylinder Head
Replacement
D12C
VN
Cylinder Head Replacement
W2003244
This information covers procedures for replacing the cylinder head of VOLVO D12C
engines in VN vehicles.
Contents
• “Special Tools” page 2
• “Cylinder Head, Removal” page 4
• “Cylinder Head, Installation” page 13
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Tools
Special Tools
For special tools ordering instructions, refer to Tools Information, group 08.
Service Procedures
2111-01-01-01
Cylinder Head, Removal
(With VEB or EPG)
9996049, DBT2V700
W2002059
2
Disconnect batteries; refer to Service Information,
Group 33.
T8006862
3
Disconnect the B+ cable and switch wires from the
preheater. Remove any harness restraints as needed
from the preheater element.
4
Connect a 5/16 drain hose onto the drain nipple at the fuel
filter. Open the drain; also open the bleed nipple at the
front of the head. Drain fuel into appropriate container.
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5
Disconnect fuel lines at the intake manifold and at the
rear end of the cylinder head.
W2003422
6
Remove the 2 bolts mounting the boost pressure sensor
to the intake manifold. Remove the sensor.
7
Remove the driver side upper fan ring support bracket.
8
Disconnect the upper charge air cooler hose.
9
Disconnect the intake air sensor.
10
Disconnect the intake air hose from the air compressor
and remove the intake air pipe between the turbocharger
and air filter housing.
11
Remove the air cleaner housing.
12
Disconnect the air discharge pipe from the air
compressor. Unbolt the air discharge pipe and the wiring
harness brackets from the cylinder head.
13
Remove the heat shield at the turbocharger.
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14
Disconnect the oil supply line.
W2003864
15
Disconnect the oil return line.
W2003865
16
Remove the clamp bolt fastening the EPG housing to
the turbocharger.
T2009066
17
Remove the charge air pipe between the turbo and
the charge air cooler.
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18
Remove the turbo mounting nuts and lift out turbo.
T2009067
19
Remove the passenger side upper fan ring support bolt.
20
Disconnect the static fill hose at the expansion tank and
move the hose and pipe to the side.
21
Disconnect the top radiator hose and remove the top
radiator hose neck from the cylinder head.
22
Disconnect the heater return tube from the thermostat
housing.
23
Remove the air bleed pipe between cylinder head and
expansion tank.
24
Disconnect the coolant hose between the air compressor
and the cylinder head.
25
Remove the valve cover retaining nuts and lift off the
valve cover.
26
Remove the VCB control valve and pipe (if equipped)
and place valve in a clean plastic bag to prevent it
from being contaminated.
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27
Disconnect the injector wires.
T2008818
28
Disconnect the injector wiring harness at the rear of the
cylinder head at the pass-through connector and pull the
harness through and lay over to the side.
29
Loosen the bolts to the rocker arm shaft uniformly over
the complete assembly to avoid distorting the shaft.
Remove the bolts and install lifting tool 9998255.
Carefully lift off the rocker arm bridge assembly.
Note: On engines installed with VEB, hold the pistons in
the rocker arms with rubber bands so that the pistons do
not drop out when the rocker arm bridge is lifted up.
Pistons and rocker arms are classed together.
9998255
T2014964
30
Remove the 6 injector retainer bolts.
W2000718
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Using lever tool 9998511, remove unit injectors one at
a time.
9998511
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32
Install protective sleeve 9998249 on the unit injectors
as they are removed.
9998249
33
Put protective plug 9998251 in the cylinder head at
each injector bore and secure using the unit injector’s
retainer yoke.
9998251
T2008847
34
Remove the crankcase ventilation tube to the upper front
cover bolts. Move the tube to the side.
35
Remove camshaft position sensor harness and sensor
from upper front cover.
36
Remove the upper front cover (9 mounting bolts).
37
Remove the cam drive gear and vibration damper (6
bolts). Remove the outer camshaft cap bolts.
38
Using tool J–44457, remove the upper camshaft bearing
caps.
Note: Using a felt tip pen, mark each camshaft cap and
its respective bearing housing so that each cap will be
reinstalled to the same housing.
J–44457
39
Using lifting tool 9998264, carefully lift off the camshaft.
9998264
T2015006
40
Remove the 38 cylinder head bolts.
41
Remove the #4 lower camshaft cap, then install lifting
bracket J–41503 onto the cylinder head. Carefully lift
off the cylinder head. While lifting the cylinder head,
verify that the coolant pipe behind the air compressor
disconnects from the cylinder head.
J–41503
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42
Remove the cylinder head gasket.
43
If the engine is to be turned, install fixtures 9996966
to hold the cylinder liners in place.
9996966
T2008806
44
Remove the coolant line from the compressor to the
engine oil cooler cover.
45
Disconnect the oil supply line from the compressor.
46
Remove the air compressor mounting bolts and lift the
compressor from the engine.
47
Remove the coolant pipe from the water pump to the
head (2 bolts) that is located behind the air compressor.
48
W2003987
49
Remove the cable harness box intermediate cover.
50
Loosen mounting bolts and pull cable harness box
away from cylinder block.
W2003988
51
Remove the intake manifold from the cylinder head (if
not previously removed).
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2111-02-01-01
Cylinder Head, Installation
(With VEB or EPG)
CAUTION
All new and exchange D12C cylinder heads supplied
from Volvo have the same part number and are
installed with a plug in the oil channel to the VEB
system’s control valve. When replacing the cylinder
head on engines installed with VEB, the plug must be
removed before installing the control valve.
Failure to remove the oil supply plug on a D12 with
Volvo Engine Brake (VEB) exchange cylinder head
will cause camshaft seizure. Severe engine damage
will result. Engines with Exhaust Pressure Governor
(EPG) only, the plug must remain in place.
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2
If debris or carbon is in the cylinder head bolt holes, clean
the top of the hole above the thread by using a 17 mm
drill bit. Turn it manually into the hole.
C2001734
3
If required, clean the cylinder head bolt hole threads with
a M16 x 2 thread tap.
PT-2900
C2002611
4
Using injector bore cleaning kit J–42885, clean the
injector copper sleeves; refer to Service Information,
Group 23.
J–42885
5
Clean the contact surfaces on the cylinder head and
block to prepare for the alignment blocks.
6
Install alignment blocks 9998624 on the head at cylinders
3 and 6.
CAUTION
Before installing the alignment blocks, check the
flatness of the surface. If the tools are not flush with the
cylinder head and block, the head will not be installed
correctly, with the risk of serious engine damage.
9998624
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7
Remove all cylinder liner hold-down tools 9996966.
8
Carefully place new cylinder head gasket on the engine
block and a new rubber seal on the intermediate
gear plate.
Note: Make sure the contact surfaces are clean before
gasket and seal installation.
9
Using lifting tool J–41503, lift the cylinder head and
position it onto the cylinder block, letting the alignment
blocks position the cylinder head.
Note: Push the cylinder head so that the alignment
blocks are in contact with the alignment surface on
the cylinder block.
J–41503
10
Check that the rubber seal on the intermediate plate is
positioned correctly after the cylinder head is in place.
11
Install the front alignment block 9998601 onto the front of
the engine.
9998601
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12
Tighten upper bolt of front alignment block 9998601 to
properly align front of head.
W2003423
13
Place a 0.10 mm (0.004 in.) feeler gauge between side
alignment block and cylinder block to check that the
cylinder head is positioned correctly. The feeler gauge
should not be able to fit between tool and cylinder block.
W2003424
14
Remove cylinder head lifting fixture J–41503.
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15
Lubricate cylinder head bolts with clean engine oil.
Install the cylinder bolts and torque-tighten using the
sequence illustrated (see Fig. 2: Cylinder head tightening
sequence, page 17) and the following steps:
1 60 ± 10 Nm (44 ± 7 ft-lb).
16
Remove alignment blocks 9998624 and 9998601.
17
Clean the camshaft and inspect for wear or damage (See
service literature “Camshaft Inspection”).
18
Install number 4 lower camshaft bearing support to
the cylinder head and carefully tap into place with
a nonmarring hammer.
19
Install lower camshaft bearings into lower bearing caps.
Lubricate with clean engine oil.
T2008859
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20
Using lifting tool 9998264, carefully lower the camshaft
(without gear attached) into position.
9998264
T2015006
21
Install the bearings into their corresponding upper
camshaft bearing caps.
22
Install all 7 upper camshaft bearing caps to their
respective positions. Gently tap into place using a
nonmarring hammer.
Note: Each upper and lower bearing cap assembly is a
matched pair and must be assembled accordingly. The
upper and lower bearing caps are numbered 1 to 7 to
identify the position on the cylinder head where they are
to be installed, and also to prevent mixing of the upper
and lower housing assemblies.
23
Install outer camshaft bearing cap bolts and studs.
Hand-tighten only.
24
Using a rag to protect the camshaft, hand-turn the
camshaft to make sure that it rotates freely. It should
not bind. Axial play should be no more than 0.35 mm
(0.014 in.).
25
Remove flywheel inspection cover.
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26
Install flywheel turning tool 9996956 and rotate engine
to 0 TDC.
W2003493
27
Install camshaft gear onto camshaft.
W2004022
28
Using alignment kit J–44514, install camshaft alignment
collar (A) to front of gear. Install camshaft alignment tool
(B) to verify that camshaft is aligned at TDC.
J44514
W2004023
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29
Set up a dial indicator on the adjustable idler gear.
W2003495
30
Use a pry bar or long screwdriver to hold the intermediate
idler gear in place. Measure the gearlash between the
intermediate-to-adjustable idler gears by rocking the
adjustable idler gear back and forth. Acceptable gear
backlash is 0.05 – 0.17 mm (0.002 – 0.007 in.).
W2004075
31
Set up a dial indicator on the camshaft gear; use a pry
bar or long screwdriver to hold the adjustable idler
gear in place.
W2003497
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Measure the gearlash between the camshaft gear and
adjustable idler gear by rocking the camshaft gear back
and forth. Acceptable gear backlash is 0.05 – 0.17
mm (0.002 – 0.007 in.).
W2003498
33
Remove the camshaft alignment collar and flywheel
turning tool 9996956.
34
Install camshaft damper (A) and cam sensor tooth
wheel (B).
W2004024
35
Install spacer and new bolts. Using proper sequence,
torque-tighten bolts to 35 ± 3 Nm (26 ± 2 ft-lb), then
turn additional 90 ± 5 .
35 ± 3 Nm
(26 ± 2 ft-lb);
then 90 ± 5
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36
Remove protective plugs 9998251 from each injector
bore. Install new O-rings on the injectors. Lubricate the
seals with clean engine oil.
9998251
T2008847
37
Install each injector, centering it between the valve
springs. Torque-tighten unit injector locator yoke screw
as follows:
T2008956
38
Install the injector electrical wires and route wires to the
outside of the valve cover studs.
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CAUTION
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Hold wires while tightening.
If the screws break, the unit injector must be replaced.
1.4 Nm
(12 in-lb)
W2000690
40
Lubricate valve bridges and install on intake and
exhaust guides.
41
Using lifting tool 9998255, install the rocker shaft.
9998255
T2014966
42
Loosely install the rocker shaft mounting bolts.
T2006777
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43
Tighten the rocker arm shaft mounting bolts, a little at a
time, over the entire rocker arm shaft to avoid bending
the shaft and to make sure that it is positioned correctly
in the camshaft brackets. When all bolts are hand
tight, torque-tighten using proper sequence (see Fig.
5: Bearing caps and camshaft/rocker shaft, tightening
sequence, D12C, page 24) and the following steps:
1 15 ± 5 Nm (11 ± 4 ft-lb); +90 ± 5
2 60 ± 5 Nm (44 ± 4 ft-lb)
3 15 ± 5 Nm (11 ± 4 ft-lb); +120 ± 5
4 60 ± 5 Nm (44 ± 4 ft-lb); loosen to
0 Nm (0 ft-lb)
5 15 ± 5 Nm (11 ± 4 ft-lb); +120 ± 5
W2003520
44
If needed, verify camshaft timing. Check camshaft
settings with cold engine and no. 1 intake valve = 0.
T2019068
45
Adjust the injector and valve clearance according to
specifications. Shims are used to adjust the exhaust
valve clearance on engines equipped with VEB; refer
to Service Information, Group 21.
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46
Install the VEB control valve (if equipped) and oil supply
pipe with new O-rings; connect the wires. Torque-tighten
mounting bolts to 20 ± 3 Nm (15 ± 2 ft-lb) and electrical
connection nut to 1.5 ± 0.5 Nm (1.5 ± 0.4 ft-lb).
20 ± 3 Nm (15 ± 2 ft-lb),
1.5 ± 0.5 Nm (1 ± 0.4 ft-lb)
T2008812
47
Install the valve cover studs.
T2008813
48
Clean sealing surface of upper front cover. Using
pressurized air, blow off any debris.
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49
Install gasket between upper and lower front covers.
W2004027
50
Apply a 2 mm bead of sealant to the upper front cover
where it contacts the cylinder head. Make sure that the
sealant completely surrounds the bolt holes.
W2004028
51
Install the upper front cover. Hand-tighten bolts, only.
52
Install front cover alignment tool 9998602-6/2. Tighten
bolts to align front cover.
W2003432
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53
Torque-tighten upper front cover bolts as follows, using
the sequence illustrated:
T2019925
54
Remove upper front cover alignment tool 9998602-6/2.
55
Install camshaft sensor to upper front cover.
56
Install wiring harness and clamps to upper front cover.
57
Install the valve cover on the engine. Using pattern
illustrated, torque-tighten to 20 ± 2 Nm (15 ± 2 ft-lb).
20 ± 2 Nm
(15 ± 2 ft-lb)
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58
Install coolant tube from water pump to cylinder head.
Note: Use new O-rings and gasket.
W2004009
59
Install air compressor with new mounting O-ring.
Torque-tighten mounting bolts to 85 ± 15 Nm (63
± 11 ft-lb).
85 ± 15 Nm
(63 ± 11 ft-lb)
60
Install oil supply line to air compressor.
61
Connect air compressor coolant hoses to cylinder head
and oil cooler cover. Tighten hose clamps.
W2004011
62
Connect air lines to the air compressor and install line
supports to cylinder head.
63
Clean the intake manifold and install new sealant.
64
Install intake manifold. Using cross-over pattern,
torque-tighten bolts to 24 ± 4 Nm (18 ± 3 ft-lb).
24 ± 4 Nm
(18 ± 3 ft-lb)
65
Install the cable box to the cylinder block.
Note: Do not install the cover at this time.
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66
Install the fuel line at the front of the head.
W2003422
67
Install the intake manifold pressure/temperature sensor.
68
Install the cable box intermediate cover.
69
Install the cable box outer cover.
70
Install the bracket between the preheater and the fan ring;
connect the upper charge air cooler pipe.
71
Loosen the alternator and pull down to install the front
intake bolt. Torque-tighten to specifications.
72
Reposition and tighten the alternator bolts.
73
Fit new O-ring seal on the coolant temperature sensor
and install in cylinder head.
74
Install the transmission oil cooler water hose at the
back of the cylinder head.
75
Install the fuel line at the rear of the cylinder head using
new copper washers.
76
Connect the preheater B+ and switch wires. Install wire
restraints.
77
Connect the AC line support to the intake manifold.
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78
Install the heater pipe at the thermostat housing using
new O-ring.
79
Using a new gasket, lift turbo into position and tighten
mounting nuts.
80
Install the EPG housing onto the turbocharger and
tighten the clamp bolt.
W2004314
81
Install the turbocharger oil return pipe using new gasket
and O-ring.
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Install the turbo oil supply line to the turbocharger.
W2003864
83
Install the charge air pipe to the turbo.
84
Install the upper radiator coolant neck and connect the
fan ring to the coolant neck.
85
Connect the upper radiator coolant hose and static
fill pipe.
86
Install the breather pipe to the upper front cover.
87
Install the oil filler pipe to the upper front cover.
88
Install the coolant in the engine.
89
Install the air filter housing and piping.
90
Connect batteries; refer to Service Information, group 33.
T8006862
91
Prime the fuel system.
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92
Crank the engine. Check for leaks and any wires or
hoses that require service.
93
Road test the truck and recheck for leaks.