Volvo Trucks North America

Greensboro, NC USA

D Service Bulletin
Date

8.2008
Trucks
Group

215
No.

104

Timing Gear Plate, Adjust

D13B
Page

1(6)

Timing Gear Plate, Adjust

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Contents
• “Tools” page 2
• “Timing Gear Plate, 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
For special tool ordering instructions, see tool information
in group 08. D
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No.
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C0000238

W0002018

9998601 9998267
Cylinder Head Front Alignment Block Guide Tool

C0001436

C0000823

9999683 9999696
Sweep Dial Indicator Magnetic Stand
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Timing Gear Plate, Adjustment
Timing gear cover removed
Date
8.2008
Group
215
No.
104

You must read and understand the precautions and

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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: 9998601, 9998267, 9999683,

9999696
1
Install the alignment guides 9998601 to the base of
the engine block.

Note: Make sure that the guides are flat and free from
burrs and other damage, since this could damage the
mating surface of the engine block.

9998601

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Install the timing gear plate, so that it rests on the

9998601 guides.
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Note: Carefully clean all silicone sealer residue from both

the timing gear plate and the engine block surface. Also
clean all silicone sealer residue and dirt off the timing
gear plate guide holes.
Install three of the timing gear plate bolts: two at the
bottom and one at the top (see illustration).
Tighten the bolts until they pull the plate flush against
the engine block, but not so tight that the position of the
timing gear plate cannot be adjusted.

9998601

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3
Install the idler gear.
Install two diagonally placed bolts in the double idler gear.
Install a bolt into the lower idler gear with a covering
washer to protect the end of the shaft.

Tighten the bolts until the gears are secure, then check
that the timing gear plate position can still be adjusted.

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215
No.
104
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Place two 0.10 mm (0.004 in.) feeler gauges between the

central two gear teeth on each gear wheel.
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Adjust the position of the transmission gear plate using

a soft faced hammer, until both feeler gauges have a
consistent amount of pressure between the gear teeth.
There must be equal resistance on both feeler gauges.

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5
Tighten the three bolts in the timing gear plate and the
bolts in the idler gear.
Note: Tighten the screws so that the timing gear plate
can not be moved.

6
Remove the feeler gauges. Install the dial gauge 9999683
with magnetic stand 9999696 and measure the gear
backlash between the idler gears. Compare the measured
values with those in “Specifications”, see group 20.
Check the timing gear plate position in relation to the
base of the block. This dimension should be 0 ± 0.25 mm
(0 ± 0.010 in.).

9999683, 9999696, 0 ± 0.25 mm (0 ± 0.010 in.)

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When the gear flank backlash is within the specified

values, install the guides 9998267 and torque tighten
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them to 60 Nm (44.25 ft-lb). Then, remove the alignment

guides from the base of the engine block.

9998267, 60 Nm (44.25 ft-lb)

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8
Remove the two idler gears. Remove the timing gear
plate.
Note: When the timing gear plate is being removed, it
must be drawn straight out to avoid moving or damaging
the guides 9998267.

9998267