(3) Assemble special tool #9312–1 using 9312– 3
and 9312–4. Install insert #9312–13 and retain with
screw provided. (Fig. 79).
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to drop the tim-
ing chain plates into the engine once the timing
chain is separated.
NOTE: When installing special tool #9312–1 onto
timing chain link, be sure to back off the smaller
nut of the thrust pin #9312–3 until the pin is
recessed inside of the spindle, #9312–4. Screw the
thrust spindle #9312–4 in until it is seated and
aligned properly over the rivet of the timing chain.
NOTE: When fitting the thrust spindle, ensure that
the thrust pin is positioned at the left timing chain
pin of a chain link.
(4) Install special tool #9312 onto timing chain
link (Fig. 79).
NOTE: Cover the timing chain area. Care must be
taken not to drop any repair debris or pieces into
the engine when separating the timing chain links.
(5) Carefully turn the thrust pin #9312–3 of spe-
cial tool #9312–1 clockwise while holding the handle
until the rivet is pressed out and the chain is sepa-
rated (Fig. 80). Discard the loose link and plates.
NOTE: One whole timing chain link must be
removed.
Fig. 78 SPECIAL TOOL 9525
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 9525
Fig. 79 SPECIAL TOOL #9312–1 WITH INSERT
9312–13
1 - SPECIAL TOOL #9312-1
2 - SPECIAL TOOL #9312-13 - INSERT
3 - SPECIAL TOOL #9312-3 - THRUST PIN
4 - SPECIAL TOOL #9312-4 - SPINDLE
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