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

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 Pins (602 589 05 63 01)

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Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Spindle (602 589 05 63 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Chain Separating Tool And Thrust Spindle

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Fig 6: Separating Timing Chain

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Assemble chain separating tool (1) and thrust spindle (2).
Cover crankcase with clean rags.
Use chain separating tool (1) and turn the guide sleeve (3) up to the chain link system.
Ensure that the guide sleeve sits above the bolts on the timing chain.4
Screw in pressure screw (2) and separate timing chain (4).
Do not allow pushed out bolts and links to fall into the crankcase. Parts which have dropped into the crankcase, must be removed.
Unscrew thrust spindle (2) and take off chain separating tool(1).