Camshaft Timing Tool Kit for Mercedes-Benz M642 CDI Engine

A Mercedes M642 camshaft timing tool kit for CDI diesel engines, used to align the camshaft timing angle to the correct position during engine work. It includes 2 camshaft holding tools and 8 fixing screws for timing and reassembly tasks where accurate positioning matters.

Used for engine servicing, repair work and reassembly on Mercedes-Benz vehicles fitted with the M642 CDI engine, this kit helps when carrying out timing-related jobs in the workshop or garage. It suits professional mechanics as well as experienced vehicle repair users working on camshaft alignment during maintenance, rebuilds or component replacement. The model coverage includes a wide range of Mercedes-Benz applications such as C-Class, CLK, CLS, E-Class, S-Class, M-Class, R-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, Viano, Sprinter and Vito models using this engine type.

The included parts are focused on the job in hand, with 2 holding tools and 8 fixing screws supplied for securing and positioning during timing work. This camshaft tool kit is matched to Mercedes-Benz M642 CDI engine applications and references OEM code 642 589 00 31 00. For regular engine work, having the correct holding tools close to hand helps avoid makeshift setup and gives more confidence during strip-down and reassembly. That makes it a sensible option for repeated workshop use where accurate timing position needs to be maintained.

Camshaft timing tool kit specifications

• Contents: Supplied with 2 camshaft holding tools and 8 fixing screws.
• Application: Used to align the camshaft timing angle to the correct position.
• Fitment: Suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles fitted with the M642 CDI diesel engine.
• Model coverage: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 / S203 (2000-2007) and W204 / S204 (2007 onwards); CLK C209 / A209 (2002-2010); CLS C218 / C219 (2004 onwards); E-Class W211 / S211 (2002-2009), W212 / S212 (2009 onwards) and C207 / A207 (2009 onwards); S-Class W221 / W222 (2005 onwards); M-Class W164 / W166 (2005 onwards); R-Class W251 / V251 (2006 onwards); G-Class W461 / W463 (2009 onwards); GL-Class X164 / X166 (2006 onwards); Viano W639 (2003 onwards); Sprinter 906 (2006 onwards); Vito V639 (2006 onwards).
• Reference: OEM code 642 589 00 31 00.

A practical engine timing tool kit for regular maintenance and repair work on M642 CDI engines.