31/07/2015

11:33:08 AM

Vehicle
Country of
manufacture
Cubic capacity/Power
Motor tag
RB key

MERCEDES-BENZ / ML 350 CDI 4MATIC / 05/2009 - 01/2010 / Vehicul de teren,

toate rotile
USA
3.0 / 165 kW
OM 642.940
MB 5052

Special tools

Camshaft locking pin - No.111589031500.

Flywheel/drive plate locking tool (bell housing) - No.112589034000.
Camshaft retaining tool - No.642589003100.
Timing chain to camshaft sprocket holding tool - No.642589014000.
Timing chain link kit - No.602589024000.
Timing chain link separator (item 1) - No.602589023300.
Timing chain link separator (item 2) - No.602589046300.
Timing chain link separator (item 3) - No.602589046301.
Timing chain link installer - No.602589003900.
Timing chain link installer die kit 1 - No.602589026300.
Timing chain link installer die kit 2 - No.602589036300.
Timing chain link installer die kit 3 - No.112589096300.
Tool case - No.602589009800.

General precautions

Disconnect battery earth lead.

Remove glow plugs to ease turning engine.
Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
Observe tightening torques.
Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other sprockets.
Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with timing chain removed.

Valve timing procedures

NOTE: Timing chain can be changed without dismantling engine. Using the tools listed
above, the new chain can be linked to the old, passed round the sprockets and then
joined.

Engine at TDC on No.1 cylinder [1] .

Ensure timing marks on rear of camshaft gears aligned [2] .
Ensure timing marks on rear of camshaft gears aligned with upper edge of
cylinder head [3] .
Ensure balancer shaft timing mark aligned at 12 o'clock position [4] .
Remove tensioner assembly before carrying out engine repairs [5] .

NOTE: Bolts for camshaft sprocket MUST be renewed.

Tighten bolt of each camshaft sprocket to 18 Nm [6] .

Install tensioner after engine repairs [5] . Tightening torque: 80 Nm.
Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [7] .
Tightening torque: 200 Nm + 90 + 90.