1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 engine

Fig. 17: Identifying Chain Separating Tool
2. Fit the chain separating tool (1) with the pressu re screw (2) at the chain link to the right of the
copper plate on the timing chain (4).
See new timing chain.
3. Screw in the guide sleeve (3) of the pressu re screw (2) till it touches the chain link.
Ensure that the guide sleeve (3) is located above the clinch bolt of the chain link.
4. Screw in the pressure screw (2) and separate the timing chain (4).
5. Remove the pressure screw (2).
6. Remove the chain separating tool (1)a nd fit it at the second clinch bolt.
7. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 at the second clinch bolt.
Do not let the pushed out clinch bolts a nd plates to fall into the crankcase.
8. Remove the chain separatin
g tool (1).

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Fig. 18: Identifying Chain Separating Tool, P ressure Screw, Guide Sleeve And Timing Chain
RIVET TIMING CHAIN - AR05.10-P-7601-02AV
Camshaft
Camshaft
Camshaft
NumberDesignationEngine 112
except
112.951/976Engine
112.951/976
BA05.20-P-
1001-01BBolt for
camshaft
sprocketM12x45Stage 1Nm5050
Stage 2Angle°9090
NumberDesignationEngines
113.940/941/942/943/944/948/961/9 62/963/964/965/966/967/968/96
9
BA05.20-
P-1001-
01BBolt for
camshaft
sprocketM12x45Stage
1Nm50
Stage
2Angle°90
NumberDesignationEngine
113.960
without code
479Engine
113.960 with
code 479
BA05.20-P-
1001-01BBolt for
camshaft
sprocketM12x45Stage 1Nm5050
Stage 2Angle°9090

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Camshaft
Fig. 19: Identifying Riveting Tool (602 589 00 39 00)

Fig. 20: Identifying Assemb ly Inserts (103 589 01 63 00)

Fig. 21: Identifying Case (602 589 00 98 00)
NumberDesignationEngine
113.987/988/990/993Engine
113.987/9Engine
113.987/988/1
BA05.20-
P-1001-
01BBolt for
camshaft
sprocketM12x45Stage 1Nm505050
Stage 2Angle°909090

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Fig. 22: Identifying Open End Wrench (112 589 00 01 00)
Fig. 23: Identifying Torque Wrench (001 589 72 21 00)

1. Place assembly insert (1) with the digit F1 in to the riveting tool (2)and secure with bolt (3).
Fig. 24: Identifying Riveting Tool With Digit F1

2. Place movable assembly insert (4) with the digit D5 into the riveting tool (2).

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Fig. 25: Identifying Riveting Tool With Digit D5 & F1
3. Insert new outer plate (5) into the movable assemb ly insert (4). The outer plate (5) is held by a
magnet.
Fig. 26: Identifying Riveting Tool With New Outer Plate

4. Mark camshaft sprocket relative to timing chain by a colored dot (arrow).
5. Remove camshaft sprocket (6).

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Fig. 27: Locating Colored Dot On Camshaft Sprocket
6. Place a cloth be low timing chain.
7. Position riveting tool (2) so that timing chai n is resting on the spacer bars (arrow).
8. Tighten spindle (7) until a firm resistance is felt.
While turning the spindle (7) ensure that the pins of the riveted link are inserted into the holes of the
outer plate.
9. Remove rivet press tool (2).
Fig. 28: Identifying Timing Chain Resting On Spacer Bars

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10. Turn over moving assembly in sert (4) with the digit D5 to the riveting section (arrow).
Fig. 29: Identifying Riveting Tool As sembly Insert & Riveting Section

11. Position riveting tool (2) exactly above the middle of the pins (arrow).
12. Tighten spindle (7)fully at riveting tool (2).
Tightening torque of spindle: Reference value approx. 30 to 35 Nm.
13. Rivet pins of the ri veted link individually.
Fig. 30: Identifying Riveting T ool Exactly Above Middle Of Pins

14. Check riveting (arrows), re-rivet if necessary.
15. Fit on camshaft sprocket (6).
Pay attention to tightening torque of camshaft sprocket.

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The colored markings (8) on the timing chain and at the camshaft sprocket must be aligned.
Fig. 31: Identifying Colored Markings On The Timing Chain And At The Camshaft Sprocket

DRAWING IN TIMING CH AIN - AR05.10-P-7601-04AV
Fig. 32: Identifying Assembly Links (602 589 02 40 00)
Fig. 33: Identifying Case (602 589 00 98 00)

1. Connect the new timing chain (1) and the old timing chain (2) with the assembly link (3) (arrow).
Do not use an assembly plate and an assembly reta iner. While drawing in the new timing chain (1), the
assembly retainer can get jammed and jump off at the slide rails.
2. Slowly rotate crankshaft in direct ion of rotation of engine until the ends of the new timing chain (1) can
be connected.

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