VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

SERVICE BULLETIN
Language Code

GB

Group

252

Product

No.

BHL

44 K

Version

Date

2011-11-30

Page

1/2

Applies to models

BL60, BL60B, BL61, BL61 PLUS, BL61B, BL70, BL70B, BL71, BL71 PLUS, BL71B
ONLY FOR DISTRIBUTORS / DEALERS

Exhaust flexible tube cracks on D5D engines

WARNING
Please pay attention to the safety instructions in the Operator's
and Service Manuals concerned.
This Service Bulletin is to be considered as technical information
only and is not subject to any reimbursement programs outside
normal warranty.

Cause
Due to stress applied from the engine on this flex tube, it can crack
due to vibrations.

Action
New assembly sequence and order has been reviewed and
introduced into production. Also new clamp has been
implemented according to serial No. in the table below.
Model

Serial No.

BL60B

2121223

BL61B

1202480

BL70B

2326058

BL71B

1415647

Required parts

Volvo Construction Equipment Germany GmbH

Max Planck Strae 1, DE-54329, Konz-Knen, Germany

Designation

Qty.

Part No.

Clamp

VOE 984659

Flex tube

VOE 15016325

Language Code

GB

Group

252

Product

No.

BHL

44 K

Version

Date

2011-11-30

Page

2/2

Work instructions
In the case of cracked flex tube (item 5), exchange it for the new
together with the new clamp (item 2).
Clamp tightening torque is 24 Nm 10% (17.7 lbf ft).
When assembling new flex tube, make sure that it fits to both ends
turbo charger studs and muffler without any stresses. It should
be possible to slide one flex tube end into muffler connection and
the other end on the 4 studs of turbo charger without any force or
twisting of the tube.
If its not possible to fit without force, access the muffler bracket
(item 3) and loosen the 4 screws (item 4). Adjust this bracket on
the slots to have free movement of the flex tube into the muffler.
Another adjusting point are 2 clamps (item 1) that, if loosened,
will allow twisting the muffler for better adjustment.

Fig.1
1
2
3
4
5

Clamps
Clamp
Muffler bracket
Screw
Flex tube

It is important to assembly and tighten new clamp (item 2) in a

way that its cut-out will be between slots of the muffler, see Fig.
2. It will avoid fume leaks.
Check if the clamp after assembled and torqued keeps the flex
tube in the muffler connection tight. The tube should not be pulled
from the muffler using hand force.

Fig.2
1 Clamp cut-out has to be placed between two
slots on the muffler inlet