300SE (140.032) L6-3.2L (104.990) (1992)
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Technical Service Bulletin # 58_092
Date: 961101
Engine - Timing Chain Tools
REF. NO. MBNA 58/92
DATE: November 1996
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
SUBJECT:
NEW TIMING CHAIN TOOLS FOR DIESEL AND GASOLINE ENGINES
A new timing chain with a pressed on center link plate as part of the connecting link has been phased into production on the diesel engines.
See S.I. MBNA 05/95, for additional information regarding the new timing chain.
! IMPORTANT!
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Only the new modified timing chain is available as a spare part for diesel engines 601, 602, 603 and 606.
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Prior to replacing the timing chain, review the timing chain replacement procedure as described in:
SMS, Engine 601, 602, 603; Mechanical III, Job No. 05-320.
SMS, Engine 604, 605, 606; Mechanical II, Job No. AR05.10-7601 HA.
It is important that the center link plate of the connecting link be properly positioned when pressing the connecting link together during its final
installation on the timing chain. For that reason, it is critical that the Special Tools described in this Service Information are used.
Additionally, the following Special Tools are considered temporary assembly aids and must be removed after use:
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Threading link (temporary), Special Tool 602 589 02 40 60
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Assembly link (temporary), Special Tool 602 589 02 63 00
For gasoline engines, when replacing the single and double row timing chains, the following special tools are required:
Link removal tool, Special Tool 602 589 02 33 00
Mandrel, link remover, Special Tool 602 589 05 63 00
Link removal pins, Special Tool 602 589 05 63 01
Swaging jaws, Special Tool 103 589 01 63 00
Note:
The following installation and riveting of timing chain procedure refers specifically to diesel engines 601, 602, 603, 604, 605 and 606. The
procedure for gasoline engines is similar, please refer to the appropriate SMS Job No. before beginning the replacement of the timing chain.
