300TD (123.193) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1984)
Timing Chain: Technical Service Bulletins
Timing Chain - Modified Connecting Link
TO:
OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE:
November, 1984 REF. NO. 05/54
SUBJECT:
MODIFIED CONNECTING LINK FOR THE TIMING CHAIN ENGINES 601, 615, 616 AND 617
FIGURE 1 A MODIFIED VERSIONB PREVIOUS VERSION
A connecting link (A) which can be riveted is now available for the timing chain of the subject engines. The previous connecting link (B) with spring clip
fastener should no longer be used. (Figure 1)
The modified connecting link can be recognized by:
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The link pivots not having grooves for the spring clip.
The outer plates of the modified connecting link assembly must be pressed on and riveted using a new assembly tool (tool no. 000 589 58 43 00)..
The previous assembly tool (tool no. 000 589 57 43 00) can be modified using a conversion kit (tool no. 000 589 58 43 80). The tool no. can then be
changed to 000 589 58 43 00.
FIGURE 2
Procedure
1.
Press on the outer plate with the assembly tool as done with the previous version connecting link.
2.
Reposition plunger (02) of assembly tool so that the notch (arrow) faces to the front (Figure 2).