Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 408

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 into 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

assembly 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 below timing chain.

7.

Position riveting tool (2) so that timing chain 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 insert (4) with the digit D5 to the riveting section (arrow).

Fig. 29: Identifying Riveting Tool Assembly 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 riveted link individually.

Fig. 30: Identifying Riveting Tool 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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