Service Bulletin

Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.

Greensboro, NC USA Trucks
Date Group No. Page
This Service Bulletin replaces Service Bulletin 084–01,
“Special Tools, Group 4” (11.2002), Publication no. 11.2003 084 01 1(6)
PV776–TSP181561.
Special Tools, Group 4
Transmission
VN, VHD VERSION2
From build date 11.2002

Special Tools, Group 4

Transmission
Updates to this Service Bulletin are indicated with a change bar.

“Kit 4454, Drive Axle Seal Installation Tool” page 2

“85106657, Clutch Adjustment Tool” page 2

“9996928, Clutch System Bleeder Tool” page 3

“J22610, Drive Shaft Boot Clamp Pliers” page 3

“J38460-A, Digital Inclinometer” page 4

“J38460-25, Inclinometer Adapter” page 4

“J42683, Transmission Air Tubing Installer” page 5

“J44778 and J44779, Driveshaft U-Joint and Yoke Kits” page 5

“J45039, Transmission Speed Sensor Remover” page 6

PV776-20 000363 USA14521

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Tools
Kit 4454, Drive Axle Seal Installation Tool
(kit includes R4422401 and R4422402)

Order number: Kit 4454

Qty. per operation: 1
Used with: N/A
Variant / component: VN, VHD VERSION2
Tool class: 2
Essential tool: No
Kit 4454 is used to properly install Meritor Drive
Axle Seals. Please be aware that this kit has two
components R4422401 for 3.00 NOM. DIA seals and
R4422402 for 3.25 NOM. DIA. seals.
This tool can be ordered by calling Meritor at
1–800–725–9355.

85106657, Clutch Adjustment Tool

Order number: 85106657

Qty. per operation: 1
Used with: N/A
Variant / component: Eaton Easy Pedal Clutch1
Tool class: 1
Essential tool: Yes
This tool is used to adjust the Eaton Easy Pedal clutch.
The tool is required for the clutch housing, which
features the hydraulic clutch release option from Eaton.
This tool can be ordered from Volvo.

1
Eaton Easy Pedal is a trade mark of Eaton corporation.
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9996928, Clutch System Bleeder Tool

Order number: 9996928

Qty. per operation: 1
Used with: N/A
Variant / component: VN, VHD VERSION2
Tool class: 1
Essential tool: Yes
9996928 is needed for bleeding the hydraulic system. It
has an electronic pump that makes it possible to bleed
the system from the bottom. It pushes the fluid from
the slave cylinder back to the clutch master cylinder
on the engine bulkhead.
This tool can be ordered from Volvo.

J22610, Drive Shaft Boot Clamp Pliers

Order number: J22610

Qty. per operation: 1
Used with: N/A
Variant / component: Spicer Life Drive Shaft
Tool class: 2
Essential tool: No
J22610 is used for removing and installing the clamps
around the boot for the slip joint on Spicer Life drive
shaft boot.
This tool can be ordered directly from Kent-Moore at
800–328–6657.
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J38460-A, Digital Inclinometer

Order number: J38460-A

Qty. per operation: 1
Used with:
“J38460-25, Inclinometer Adapter” page 4
Variant / component: VN, VHD VERSION2
Tool class: 2
Essential tool: No
J38460-A is used to provide an instant display of
driveline angle, pinion angles and U-joint cancellation.
The digital inclinometer has a digital display accuracy
within 0.1 degree. The tool can be zeroed out to
check angles relative to the frame to ensure accurate
readings.
This tool can be ordered from Volvo by adding the prefix
’KEM’ to the tool number or directly from Kent-Moore at
800–328–6657.

J38460-25, Inclinometer Adapter

Order number: J38460-25

Qty. per operation: 1
Used with:
“J38460-A, Digital Inclinometer” page 4
Variant / component: VN, VHD VERSION2
Tool class: 2
Essential tool: No
J38460-25 is used to adapt the digital protractor
J38460–A to Spicer driveline yokes. The adapter can
also be used with the Spicer Anglemaster ®.
This tool can be ordered from Volvo by adding the prefix
’KEM’ to the tool number or directly from Kent-Moore at
800–328–6657.
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J42683, Transmission Air Tubing Installer

Order number: J42683

Qty. per operation: 1
Used with: N/A
Variant / component: VN, VHD VERSION2
Tool class: 1
Essential tool: Yes
J42683 is used for all transmissions with “barbed” air
fittings.
This tool can be ordered from Volvo by adding the prefix
’KEM’ to the tool number or directly from Kent-Moore at
800–328–6657.

J44778 and J44779, Driveshaft U-Joint and Yoke Kits

Order number: J44778 and J44779

Qty. per operation: 2 kits
Used with: N/A
Variant / component: All Driveshafts
Tool class: 2
Essential tool: No
J44778 and J44779 are used to safely replace U-joint
bearings on the driveshaft.
These tools can be ordered from Volvo by adding
the prefix ’KEM’ to the tool number or directly from
Kent-Moore at 800–328–6657.
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J45039, Transmission Speed Sensor Remover

Order number: J45039

Qty. per operation: 1
Used with: N/A
Variant / component Eaton Transmissions
Tool class: 1
Essential tool: Yes
J45039 is used to remove speed sensors on Eaton
transmissions.
This tool can be ordered from Volvo by adding the prefix
’KEM’ to the tool number or directly from Kent-Moore at
800–328–6657.