There are several lower cost alternatives to the Mercedes special tool.

I strongly suggest you copy these search terms into ebay, and amazon.com
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Chain Link Extractor & Riveter Motorcycles and Mercedes Timing Chains

Chain Link Press - Double Row

EMGO Chain Riveting Tool Kit

Motion Pro Chain Breaker Press and Riveting Tool Kit

Motion Pro Chain Riveting Tool Kit

Chain Breaker Cutter Master Link Removal Riveter Riveting Press Tool Heavy Duty

LASER MOTORCYCLE CHAIN TOOL KIT CUTTER RIVETING PRESS PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP

CAM CHAIN BREAKER BREAKING RIVET PRESS RIVETING TOOL KIT DRIVE LINK SEPARATOR

NEW Chain Breaker Riveting Tool Kit Cutter ATV Bike Motorcycle Cam Drive w/ Case

10 Piece Chain Splitter / Breaker and Riveter/ Riveting Tool Kit


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