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

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

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Fig 2: Identifying Chain Separating Tool (602 589 02 33 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Thrust Spindle (602 589 05 63 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Pressure Pins (602 589 05 63 01)

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Cover over timing case recess with a clean cloth.
The timing case recess must be secured against parts falling down. Parts that have fallen into the timing case recess must be removed.
Assemble the chain separating tool (01) and the pressure screw (02) together.
Fit the chain separating tool (01) at the timing chain (1).
Ensure that the pressure pin (03) lies at the pin (arrow) of a timing chain link.

Fig 5: Identifying Pressure Pin, Chain Separating Tool & Timing Chain
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Screw in the pressure screw (02) and separate the timing chain (1).
Do not let the pins that have been pushed out fall into the timing case recess.
Remove the pressure screw (02) and take off the chain separating tool (01).