Volvo Trucks North America

Greensboro, NC USA

This Service Bulletin replaces SB 214–30, “Valves and

D
Unit injectors Adjusting, D12D” (8.06), publication no.
PV776–20176823.
Date
Service Bulletin

11.2006
Trucks
Group

214
No.

30

Valves and Unit Injectors

Adjusting
D12D
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Valves and Unit Injectors, Adjusting

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Contents
• “Special Tools” page 2
• “Valves and Unit Injectors, Adjustment” page 3

Note: Information is subject to change without notice.

Illustrations are used for reference only and may differ slightly from the actual
vehicle being serviced. However, key components addressed in this information are
represented as accurately as possible.

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Special Tools
Tools
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Group
214

For special tools ordering instructions, refer to Tool Information, group 08.
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Page
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3949521 9996956 J41610

VEB shim kit Flywheel turning tool Feeler gauge set
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Service Procedures
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Valves and Unit Injectors, Adjustment
Valve cover removed
Date
11.2006
Group
214
No.
30
Page
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You must read and understand the precautions and

guidelines in Service Information, group 20, "General
Safety Practices, Engine" before performing this
procedure. If you are not properly trained and certified
in this procedure, ask your supervisor for training
before you perform it.

Special tools: 3949521, 9996956, J41610

1
Install flywheel turning tool 9996956.

9996956

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Camshaft markings for setting of valves and unit

injectors:

• EPG (Exhaust Pressure Governor): Markings 1–6,

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apply to adjustment of inlet valves, exhaust valves

and unit injectors.

Valve and Injector Settings

Cam Injector Intake Exhaust
Position
1 X X X
5 X X X
3 X X X
6 X X X
2 X X X
4 X X X

• VEB (Volvo Engine Brake): Markings 1–6, apply to

adjustment of inlet valves and unit injector.
Markings V1–V6, apply to adjustment of exhaust
valves.

Valve and Injector Settings

Cam Injector Intake Exhaust
Position
5 X X
V6 X
3 X X
V2 X
6 X X
V4 X
2 X X
V1 X
4 X X
V5 X
1 X X
V3 X
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Intake valves, adjustment

3
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Turn the engine to the next camshaft marking for

adjustment of the intake valve.

4
Does not apply to valve bridge without locating
pin (non-adjustable):
Page
5(9)

• Loosen the jam nut.

• Loosen adjusting screw until it no longer contacts
valve stem.
• Press valve bridge downward toward the valve stem.
• Tighten adjusting screw until it makes contact, then
turn an additional 1/6 turn (60 or 1 flat).
• Hold adjusting screw in place and torque-tighten nut to
38 ± 3 Nm (28 ± 2 ft-lb).

38 ± 3 Nm
(28 ± 2 ft-lb)

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5
With engine oil temperature at 60 C (140 F) or less,
adjust valve clearance to 0.2 mm (0.008 in.). Hold
adjusting screw in place and torque-tighten lock nut to 38
± 3 Nm (28 ± 2 ft-lb).

38 ± 3 Nm
(28 ± 2 ft-lb)

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6
Recheck valve clearance after nut is tightened.
Note: Mark the rocker arm when the valve has been
adjusted.
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Unit injector, adjustment

7
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30
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Loosen lock nut and back off adjusting screw until it no

longer makes contact.
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8
Adjust the unit injector’s rocker arm to zero clearance.

9
Rotate the adjusting screw 240 or 4 flats.

10
Torque-tighten the adjusting screw lock nut to
52 ± 4 Nm (38 ± 3 ft-lb).

52 ± 4 Nm
(38 ± 3 ft-lb)

Exhaust valves (EPG), adjustment

11
The exhaust valves on engines with EPG are adjusted
in the same manner as the inlet valves, see “Intake
valves, adjustment” page 5.

Note: Non-VEB exhaust valve clearance is

0.5 mm (.020 in)

Tip: Mark the rocker arm when each valve has been
adjusted.

0.5 mm (.020 in)

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Exhaust valves (VEB), adjustment

12
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Turn the engine to the next camshaft marking (number

plus “V”) for the adjustment of exhaust valves.

13
Loosen the adjusting screw until the valve bridge does
not make contact with the valve stem.
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14
Tighten the adjusting screw so that it lies flush against the
valve stem. Turn an additional 1/6 turn (60 or 1 flat). Do
not tighten the lock nut at this point.

15
Note: When the adjusting screw is screwed down, the
valve bridge must be pushed down at the same time until
it makes contact with the valve stems.

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T2009074 Push the rocker arm down as shown. If the rocker arm
“springs,” the rocker arm piston’s spring should be pulled
outward while the rocker arm is pushed down until it
makes contact with the valve stem.

Note: Use a strong wire or a bent screwdriver to pull out

the spring.
Note: Any oil left inside the piston is released when the
piston loosens from the seat. This makes the setting
more exact.

Note: Make sure that the wire or the screwdriver have

T2009009 been well cleaned before they are used. Impurities
between the rocker arm piston and the rocker arm can
lead to the piston seizing and the brake function on the
cylinder failing to work. Make sure that the piston’s sliding
surface in the rocker arm is not damaged.

17
Measure the clearance between the rocker arm’s piston
and the valve bridge. Acceptable clearance is
1.55 – 1.65 mm (0.061 – 0.065 in.).

18
If the valve clearance needs to be adjusted, remove the
lock nut without moving the adjusting screw.

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19
Use the measured value to calculate the thickness of
the new shims.
Note: A maximum of two adjusting spacers can be used.
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the same thickness.

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Note: Shims are available in intervals of 0.05 mm. The

thickness is stamped on the shim. VEB shim kit is
tool no. 3949521.

3949521
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9(9)

If two shims must be used, select shims of approximately

21
Make sure that the shim(s) and the valve bridge have
been properly cleaned. Install shims and torque-tighten
the adjusting screw lock nut to 38 ± 4 Nm (28 ± 3 ft-lb).

Note: The adjusting screw must not be moved out of

position when the lock nut is tightened.

22
Recheck the valve clearance.

Tip: Mark the rocker arm when the valve has been
adjusted.

23
Turn ignition key to DRIVE position and activate the fuel
priming switch (if equipped), located on the dash. Wait
until the fuel primer pump stops priming the fuel system,
or use the hand primer until air is removed.

Note: The fuel primer pump will pump for approximately

5 minutes.

24
After work has been completed, start the engine and
check for leaks.

25
Bring engine to normal operating temperature. Let engine
idle for approximately 5 minutes; the system performs its
own cylinder balancing in order to attain even idling.

Note: During cylinder balancing, do not use any form of

power-consuming equipment, such as power take-off or
air conditioning.