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

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ENGINE 152, 157, 276, 278 Engines with INA timing chain

ENGINE 157 Engines with INA timing chain

Fig 1: Identifying Riveting Tool (602 589 00 39 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Insert (278 589 01 63 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Case (602 589 00 98 00)

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The following tooling is required to rivet the timing chain: case, rivet press tool and assembly insert.

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

Insert riveted link in the timing chain

Insert riveted link with both middle plates in the ends of the timing chain.
Insert riveted link from the rear.
Push in insert riveted link all the way into the timing chain.
Press outer plate onto riveted link
Place assembly insert (F14) in the rivet press tool (01) and fix in place with the screw/bolt.
Place assembly insert (D15) in the rivet press tool (01).

Fig 4: Assembly Insert And Rivet Press Tool
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Insert the outer plate (3) into the assembly insert (D15).
The outer plate (3) is held magnetically.

Fig 5: Outer Plate And Assembly Insert
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Place rivet press tool (01) in such away that the spacer bushing of the assembly insert (F14) lies on the timing chain (4).
Ensure that riveted link and the outer plate (3) are aligned.
Screw in thrust spindle (02) on the rivet press tool (01) until there is firm resistance.
When turning the thrust spindle (02) ensure that the pins of the riveted link are pushed into the bores of the outer plate (3).

Fig 6: Positioning Assembly Insert Spacer Bushing On Timing Chain
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Take off rivet press tool (01).
Rivet timing chain
Turn over assembly insert (D15) to the riveting section (arrow).

Fig 7: Locating Assembly Insert Riveting Section
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Place rivet press tool (01) in the middle on a rivet link bolt.
Rivet pins for the riveted link individually.
Tighten thrust spindle (02) on the rivet press tool (01).
Take off rivet press tool (01).

Fig 8: Rivet Press Tool And Thrust Spindle
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Check
Check riveting (arrows), re-rivet if necessary.

Fig 9: Locating Rivets
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