2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER Service Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (12) Remove the intake camshaft (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) -
REMOVAL).
(13) Remove intermediate gear and bushing (Fig.
76).
REMOVAL - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONING RAIL
(1) Disconnect ne

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (3) Assemble special tool #9312±1 using 9312± 3
and 9312±4. Install insert #9312±13 and retain with
screw provided. (Fig. 79).
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to drop the tim-
ing chain plates int

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual NOTE: Care must be taken not to drop any repair
debris or pieces into the engine when separating
the timing chain links.
(6) Connect new timing chain with the oil holes
facing up, and old timing chain

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHES.
(6) Start the en

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (1) Connect new timing chain, oil hole side up and
old timing chain with the assembly link, the assem-
bly plate and the assembly locking element, and
secure (Fig. 82).
CAUTION: Always install the new

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (4) Remove assembly locking element, assembly
outer plate and assembly link.
CAUTION: Cover timing case recesses to prevent
foreign material from entering engine.
(5) Insert new riveted link with the

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (9) Install insert #9312±6 on riveting tool and
secure with screw (Fig. 88).
(10) Install insert 9312±8 on riveting tool.
NOTE: The outer plate is held magnetically by rivet-
ing tool.
(11) Insert n

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Rotate engine at crankshaft only. DO
NOT rotate the engine with the bolt of the camshaft
sprocket. DO NOT rotate the engi