Rivet timing chain - AR05.10-P-7601-02AMG

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Fig 1: Identifying Case (602 589 00 98 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Riveting Tool (602 589 00 39 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Inserts (112 589 09 63 00)

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When carrying out work on the timing case recess, safeguard this with a clean cloth to prevent items dropping down. Parts which have fallen into the timing case recess, must be removed.

Press the riveted link into the press-fit center plate

Place assembly insert (6) with digit F1 into riveting tool (5) and attach.

Fig 4: Identifying Assembly Insert And Riveting Tool
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Insert moving assembly insert (7) with digit D5 into riveting tool (5).

Fig 5: Identifying Riveting Tool
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Insert new outer plate (8) into movable assembly insert (7).
The outer plate (8) is held by a magnet.

Fig 6: Identifying Outer Plate
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Position riveting tool (5) so that spacer webs (arrow) are making contact.
Tighten spindle at riveting tool (5) until a firm resistance is felt.
When turning the spindle, ensure that pins for riveted link move into holes for outer plate.
Take off riveting tool (5).

Fig 7: Locating Spacer Web
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Turn over moving assembly insert (7) with digit D5 to riveting section (arrow).

Fig 8: Locating Riveting Section
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Position riveting tool (5) exactly above middle of pins (arrow).
Tighten spindle at riveting tool (5) fully.
Tightening torque of spindle: reference value of around 30-35 Nm.
Rivet pins for the riveted link individually.

Fig 9: Locating Middle Pins
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Inspect riveting of chain pins, re-rivet if necessary.

Fig 10: Identifying Riveting
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