Riveting timing chain - AR05.10-P-7601-02AO

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 42 other vehicles, including the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S500, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S320, and 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL600. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Case (602 589 00 98 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Links (602 589 02 40 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Pins (111 589 03 15 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Riveting Tool (602 589 00 39 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Assembly Inserts (112 589 09 63 00)

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Fig 6: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (001 589 65 09 00)

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Connect new timing chain (5) to old timing chain (4) with assembly link 602 589 02 40 00, consisting of chain lock (6), plate (7), middle plate and cover (8).
The assembly link is not suitable for engine running .

Fig 7: Identifying Chain Assembly Link Components
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Rotate crankshaft in direction of rotation of engine with wrench 001 589 65 09 00. Hold timing chain (5) meshed by hand at the right exhaust camshaft sprocket (9) for this step and pull bottom end of timing chain (4) out of the chain housing as it becomes free.
Continue rotating crankshaft until the ends of the new timing chain can be connected with the riveted link.

Fig 8: Identifying Timing Chain And Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket
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Detach old timing chain and remove assembly link.
Insert the ends of the new timing chain with riveted link and middle plate (thickness 1.6 mm) from the rear.
Place the thrust piece with marking F1 into the riveting tool and screw on with screw (28) (Fig. A).
Place moving thrust piece with marking (D5) into the riveting tool (Fig. B).

Fig 9: Placing Thrust Piece With Marking F1 Into Riveting Tool
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Fig 10: Placing Moving Thrust Piece With Marking (D5) Into Riveting Tool
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Insert outer plate (11) (thickness 1.2 mm) into the thrust piece (D5).

Fig 11: Locating Outer Plate
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Fit webs (arrows) onto the rollers at the riveted link.
Screw in spindle (06) until a firm resistance is felt.
When screwing in, ensure that the pins of the riveted link can be inserted into the hole of the plate.

Fig 12: Fitting Webs Onto Rollers At Riveted Link
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Turn over thrust piece (D5) to the riveting side (arrow), (Fig. E).
Position riveting tool exactly over the middle of the pin (arrow), (Fig. F).
Tighten spindle (06).
Torque at spindle 30-35 Nm (reference value).
Rivet pins of the riveted link individually.

Fig 13: Locating Riveting Side
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Fig 14: Locating Rivet Pins
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Inspect riveting (arrows), re-rivet if necessary.

Fig 15: Locating Riveting
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