Mercedes C204 Crankshaft Camshaft Belt Gear Wheel A1560500003

Mercedes C204 Crankshaft Camshaft Belt Gear Wheel is a precision timing system component designed to work with Mercedes C-Class engines in the C204 body style. It is responsible for stable power transmission between the crankshaft and the camshaft, which is crucial for proper engine synchronization. Using an OEM component of this type allows for a technically correct repair without interfering with the factory design concept.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1560500003
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1560500003
• Substitutable numbers: A1560500003, A 156 050 00 03, A 156 050 01 03, A1560500103
• Category: Crankshafts

Purpose and function in the drivetrain

The Mercedes C204 Crankshaft Camshaft Belt Gear Wheel works in direct connection with the timing system, ensuring the correct valve opening and closing phases are maintained. A properly selected component of this type reduces the risk of timing misalignment, uneven engine operation, or performance loss. Using an original solution from the Crankshafts group helps maintain factory engine performance parameters.

Benefits of using an original gear wheel

Choosing a gear wheel dedicated to the Mercedes C204 ensures:

• maintenance of the correct meshing geometry with other timing components,
• consistency with the manufacturer's factory tolerances,
• proper operation of the crank-piston system,
• reduced risk of premature wear of mating components. This makes it possible to maintain stable engine operation and reduce unwanted vibrations and noise in the drive area.

Installation characteristics and service application

The Mercedes C204 Crankshaft Camshaft Belt Gear Wheel is intended for service applications in vehicles of this series where replacement of the component responsible for timing drive transmission is necessary. The used OEM component allows for the preservation of the original assembly concept, which facilitates the mechanic's work and limits the need for additional modifications. In practice, this translates into more efficient service and greater predictability of the repair outcome.

Quality, origin, and vehicle compatibility

The product comes from the Mercedes brand, which means it was designed to work with specific engines from this manufacturer. Using an original gear wheel in the crankshaft and camshaft area helps maintain consistency with other system elements, such as the crankshaft, camshaft, or timing drive components. This solution is particularly recommended in situations where the priority is maintaining factory engine performance characteristics and reducing the risk of incompatibility.

Expanding the scope of repairs within the crankshaft system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional gear wheels, components working with the shaft, or drive transmission parts, check the available parts in the Mercedes Crankshafts category. For users interested in mechanical and visual modifications using dismantled parts, practical tips on optimal part selection and safe tuning can be found in the article Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using dismantled parts.