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}\n    .cta-section { padding: 35px 25px; }\n    .cta-section h2 { font-size: 1.5em; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMercedes Sprinter OM642 ML GL R E Class Timing Chain Tool\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOM642 Timing Chain Retention Tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe designed this tool to solve one specific problem that every technician runs into during an OM642 timing chain replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen replacing the timing chain, it's very easy for the chain to slip off the camshaft sprocket. Once that happens, the camshaft can rotate under valve spring pressure, making the repair significantly more difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tool securely retains the timing chain on the camshaft sprocket throughout the replacement process, helping keep the camshaft in position while the old chain is removed and the new chain is installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple idea. Huge difference.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0Y825-uehCw?si=AJjxpV_Aj3FOCd9x\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(16, 14, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Designed It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wanted a tool that actually prevents the chain from leaving the sprocket instead of simply helping with engine timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a compact retention tool that's quick to install, easy to use, and designed to make timing chain replacement faster and more controlled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(16, 14, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"check-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"check-item\"\u003eKeeps the timing chain engaged with the camshaft sprocket\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"check-item\"\u003eHelps prevent accidental camshaft rotation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"check-item\"\u003eMakes timing chain replacement easier and more predictable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"check-item\"\u003eDesigned by Sprinter technicians\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"check-item\"\u003eManufactured from durable steel for repeated professional use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're replacing your first OM642 timing chain or your hundredth, this tool helps eliminate one of the most frustrating parts of the job\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(16, 14, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(16, 14, 14);\"\u003eEvery Sprinter driver will feel the improvement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(16, 14, 14);\"\u003eThis is the comfort upgrade Mercedes forgot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(16, 14, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineered for the road ahead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patent-badge\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(16, 14, 14);\"\u003ePATENT PENDING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prop65-warning\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(16, 14, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(16, 14, 14);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SprinterArmor™","offers":[{"title":"TIMING CHAIN TOOL","offer_id":46663903346849,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TIMING CHAIN TOOL KIT","offer_id":46663845052577,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/3952\/4257\/files\/s-l1600_b3ae2398-712f-454c-9079-c684144c51c7.webp?v=1783447608","url":"https:\/\/www.sprinterarmor.com\/products\/mercedes-sprinter-class-timing-chain-tool","provider":"SprinterArmor™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}