Timing Tool Kit for Mercedes Benz M271 Camshaft Alignment

A timing tool kit for Mercedes Benz M271 engines used to position the camshafts in the correct installation position during engine timing work. It includes the fixtures needed for camshaft alignment and timing chain retention when carrying out servicing on compatible petrol engines.

Used for engine timing, belt changing and other camshaft-related servicing, this kit suits garage work, workshop use and more involved vehicle maintenance jobs where accurate timing setup matters. When working on M271 petrol engines, it helps keep the timing chain and camshaft sprockets correctly managed during strip-down and reassembly, which is useful for repair work and regular servicing.

The kit includes a retaining device to position the camshafts, along with a retainer to draw in the timing chain and keep the timing chain engaged with the camshaft sprockets. Compatibility is listed for Mercedes-Benz M271 engine variants including E18ML from 2002, DE18ML from 2003 to 2005, E16ML from 2008 and DE18LA from 2009. The model-specific fitment makes it a practical choice when working on the correct engine family, helping avoid guesswork during timing and camshaft service procedures.

Timing tool kit specifications

• Application: Used for camshaft alignment and timing chain retention on Mercedes-Benz M271 petrol engines.
• Contents: Includes a retaining device for camshaft positioning and a retainer for drawing in the timing chain. The 5-piece set comprises a camshaft locking tool, cam chain tensioner rail wedge, cam chain retaining bridge, cam chain tensioner drift and TX100 bit socket.
• Use: Suitable for engine timing, belt changing and other camshaft-related servicing work.
• Fitment: Covers M271 variants E18ML from 2002, DE18ML 2003-2005, E16ML from 2008 and DE18LA from 2009.
• Vehicle coverage: Mercedes-Benz CLK 200K W209; C160K, C180K, C200K and C230K W203; E200K W211; SLK 200K R171; C180K, CLC180K, CLC200K, C180CGI, C200CGI and C250CGI W204; E200CGI and E250CGI W212 and C207.
• Reference: OEM code references include 271589014000, 271589001500, 271589003100 and 271589006100.

A practical Mercedes timing chain tool kit for regular engine timing and camshaft service work.