Sprinter 3500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2004)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Timing Chain Tensioning Rail
REMOVAL - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONING RAIL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove cylinder head.
NOTE: Remove timing case cover carefully. Care must be taken not to damage oil pan gasket.
3. Remove timing chain cover.
4. Remove tensioning rail from bearing pin (Fig. 75).
INSTALLATION TENSIONING AND SLIDE RAIL
NOTE: Carefully clean all mating surfaces with appropriate solvents to assure that no grease or oil is present during reassembly.
CAUTION: ENSURE THAT THE SPRING IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED ON THE TENSIONING CLAMP AND SLIDE RAIL.
1. Install rail on bearing pin (Fig. 73).
2. Install timing cover.
3. Install oil pan bolts. Tighten M6 bolts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.) and M8 bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
4. Install cylinder head.
5. Reconnect negative battery cable.
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 engine, allow to warm, turn engine off and inspect for leaks. Care must be take to observe the fuel system warning.
INSTALLATION - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONING RAIL
NOTE: Carefully clean all mating surfaces with appropriate solvents to assure that no grease or oil is present during reassembly.
1. Install tensioning rail on bearing pin
2. Install timing cover.
3. Install oil pan and bolts. Tighten M6 bolts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.) and M8 bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
4. Install cylinder head.
