A few bolts and its out.
Om617 timing chain tensioner.
New oe mercedes timing chain tensioner spring.
Basically any where the removed link could and will fall.
116 123 and 126 chassis from 1978 to 1985 with 617 5 cylinder turbo diesel engines only this is a super important maintenance item for your diesel engine.
For om601 om602 om603 om604 om605 om606 om615 om621 naturally aspirated diesel engines in addition to m100 m108 m115 m116 m117 m121 m130 m180 gasoline engines.
Kent always recommends you replace the tensioner when you install a new timing chain.
Depending on maintenance and oil change schedules this chain should be replaced in the 150 000 mile to 200 000 range.
If your timing chain.
Now take some clean shop rags and cover the valve train and all the crevices near the chain.
Mercedessource product turbo models only 1978 to 1985 300d 300td 300cd and 300sd brand new febi bilstein part.
Must be installed properly or damage can occur to the timing chain and sprockets.
Instructions do not come with this part.
Mercedes timing chain om601 om602 om603 diesel w124 w126 w140 w201 w460 g wagen t1 sprinter 1985 1996 will fit almost all om601 om602 om603 engines through 1996.
Remove the timing chain tensioner.
Mercedessource product fits 5 cylinder turbo engines 300dt 300cdt 300tdt 300sd fits the following.