Disconnect timing chain - AR05.10-P-7601-01CD

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ENGINE 651

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 04 63 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Pins (602 589 04 63 01)

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When carrying out work on timing case recess, protect this with a clean cloth to prevent small items dropping down.

Parts which have fallen into the timing case recess must be removed to avoid engine damage.

Fig 5: Timing Case Recess

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Assemble chain separating tool (2) and pressure screw (3).

Fig 6: Assembling Chain Separating Tool And Pressure Screw
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When putting the thrust spindle in place ensure that the pressure pin touches the timing chain bolt (arrow) of a chain link otherwise damage can occur to the timing chain link.

Fig 7: Locating Timing Chain Bolt
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Fit chain separating tool (2) onto timing chain (4).
Screw in pressure screw (3) and separate timing chain (4).
Do not allow pin which is pushed out to drop into crankcase. Parts which have fallen into the crankcase must be removed to avoid engine damage.
Remove pressure screw (3) and remove chain separating tool (2).

Fig 8: Fitting Chain Separating Tool Onto Timing Chain
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