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Separate timing chain - AR05.10-P-7601-01AMG

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Fig 1: Identifying Case (602 589 00 98 00)
G04958257Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Chain Separating Tool (602 589 02 33 00)
G04958258Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Thrust Spindle (602 589 05 63 00)
G04958259Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Pins (602 589 05 63 01)
G04958260Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  1. Cover over timing case recess with a clean cloth.

    IMPORTANT The timing case recess must be secured against parts falling down. Parts that have fallen into the timing case recess must be removed.

  2. Assemble the chain separating tool (01) and the pressure screw (02) together.
  3. Fit the chain separating tool (01) at the timing chain (1).

    IMPORTANT Ensure that the pressure pin (03) lies at the pin (arrow) of a timing chain link.

    Fig 5: Identifying Pressure Screw, Timing Chain And Pressure Pin
    G04958261Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  4. Screw in the pressure screw (02) and separate the timing chain (1).

    IMPORTANT Do not let the pins that have been pushed out fall into the timing case recess.

  5. Remove the pressure screw (02) and take off the chain separating tool (01).