Mercedes-Benz 2005 Sprinter User Manual

(7) Remove camshaft sprocket with timing chain
attached, from camshaft.
NOTE: When fitting the thrust spindle, ensure that
the thrust pin is positioned at the left timing chain
pin of a chain link (Fig. 71).
CAUTION: Using the larger nut of special tool #
8950, back out both thrust spindle pieces to assure
that the smaller portain of the spindle DOES NOT
portrude into the crimping area. Position special
tool #8948 over the timing chain rivet to be
removed and tighten the larger nut of special tool #
8950 BEFORE tightening the smaller thrust spindle
to separate the timing chain.
(8) Using special tool #8948 and #8950, position
timing chain separating tool at the timing chain of
the camshaft sprocket (Fig. 72).
(9) Screw the thrust pin, special tool # 8950, in
and separate the timing chain.
(10) Unscrew the thrust spindle and remove the
tool.
NOTE: DO NOT detach timing chain from camshaft
sprocket.
(11) Install camshaft sprocket with timing chain,
to camshaft.
(12) Remove pressed - out timing chain pin from
chain separation tool.
(13) Attach special tool 8931, timing chain
retainer, to cylinder head with bolts supplied (Fig.
73).
Fig. 70 SECURING TIMING CHAIN TO SPROCKET
1 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
2 - TIMING CHAIN
3 - TIE STRAPS
4 - RETAINING BOLTS
Fig. 71 THRUST PIN POSITION
Fig. 72 SEPARATING TIMING CHAIN WITH SPECIAL
TOOL #8948 and #8950
1 - TIMING CHAIN
2 - SPECIAL TOOL #8948
3 - THRUST SPINDLE #8950
9 - 64 ENGINE VA
TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued)

Mercedes-Benz 2005 Sprinter Specifications

General

Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	2005 Sprinter
Category	Automobile
Language	English