Camshaft Timing Adjuster (Intake/Left) for Mercedes Engines ⚙️

This cam timing adjuster is a key part of the variable valve timing system. It is needed to keep the intake camshaft on the left cylinder bank synchronized with engine load, RPM, and oil pressure commands. When it works correctly, the engine starts smoother, pulls harder at mid-range, and can reduce fuel use and emissions ✅.

How It Works

Inside the unit, precision chambers and locking pins use engine oil pressure to rotate the camshaft slightly ahead or behind. The ECU controls an oil control valve, and the adjuster changes cam angle in real time. This helps the engine breathe correctly during cold start, cruising, and acceleration.

Why Replacing It Matters

If the adjuster is worn or sticking, cam timing may drift. You can get rattling on start-up, rough idle, slow response, misfires, and check-engine timing codes. In severe cases, incorrect cam phasing can cause poor combustion and accelerated chain, guide, and cam wear ❗.

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Adjuster

• Cold start rattle or ticking
• Loss of power and uneven acceleration
• Timing correlation fault codes
• Higher fuel consumption

Compatibility

• E300 4Matic
• S 400 4-Matic
• E 450 4Matic
• C 400 4Matic
• S 450
• E 400
• E 400 Hybrid / H
• E 400 4Matic
• Slk 350
• R 320 4Matic
• E 350 4Matic
• E 400 Blue Efficiency
• E 300 Blue Efficiency
• E 320 L
• S 400/S 450 4-Matic
• Cls 400 4Matic
• Amg Glc 43 4Matic
• R 400 4Matic
• Cls 300
• Ml/Gle 450 Sport Amg 4Matic
• S 320
• E 320 Blue Efficiency
• Sl 400
• Cls 400
• E 350 Blue Efficiency
• Amg E43 4Matic
• C 300 Cgi 4Matic / C 300 4Matic
• S 560E
• Ml/Gle 400 4Matic
• C 350 Cgi / C 350
• Gl/Gls 400 4Matic
• C 450 Amg Sport 4Matic
• S 400 4-Matic Maybach
• Amg C 43 4Matic
• E 450
• Glk 350 Cgi 4Matic
• S 400 Hybrid/H
• E 320 L 4Matic
• Gl/Gls 450 4Matic
• E 300
• S350 Cgi
• Gle 400 4Matic
• C 350 4Matic
• C 350
• Gle 43 4Matic
• Ml 300 4Matic
• Gls 320 4Matic
• S350 Cgi 4Matic
• E 350
• C 300 Cgi / C 300
• C 350 Cgi 4Matic / C 350 4Matic
• Amg Slc 43
• S 500 Plug-In Hybrid/E
• Ml/Gle 500 4Matic Hybrid/E
• E 350 4Matic Blue Efficiency
• S 350
• Sl 350
• Glk 350
• S 450 4-Matic
• E 400 L 4Matic
• S 400
• Ml/Gle 400
• E 400 L Hybrid / H
• Ml/Gle 350 4Matic
• E 400 L
• Ml/Gle 320 4Matic
• R 350 4Matic
• Ml/Gle 350
• Cls 320
• Cls 350
• E 400 4Matic Blue Efficiency
• Cls 350 Cgi
• Glk 300 4Matic
• Gle 320 4Matic