(4) Remove assembly locking element, assem bly
outer plate and a ssem bly lin k.
CAUTION: Cover timing case recesses to prevent
foreign material from entering engine.
(5) In sert new r ivet ed link with th e oil hole u p,
and new middle plat e into ends of t iming cha in usin g
the guide lin k to hold the middle plate in position
(Fig. 85).
NOTE: When assembling riveting tool, piece
#9312–7 is secured by a screw and #9312–10 can
move loosely on thrust spindle
(6) Assem ble r ivet ing tool by insert ing pieces
#9312–7 and #9312–10 (Fig. 86).
NOTE: Ensure that the riveted link and riveting tool
are aligned.
(7) Press in new rivet ed link as far as the st op
(Fig. 87).
(8) Remove guide link an d rivetin g t ool t o cha nge
ins e rts .
Fig. 85 INSERTING NEW TIMING CHAIN LINK
1 - GUIDE LINK
2 - NEW LINK
3 - SPECIAL TOOL #9312-1
4 - TOOL INSERT #9312-7
5 - TOOL INSERT #9312-10
6 - THRUST PIN #9312-4
Fig. 86 INSTALLING ASSEMBLY INSERTS INTO
RIVETING TOOL
1 - SPECIAL TOOL #9312-1
2 - SPECIAL TOOL #9312-7 and 9312-10
Fig. 87 PRESSING THE NEW LINK
1 - SPECIAL TOOL #9312-1
2 - GUIDE LINK
3 - SPECIAL TOOL INSERT 9#312-7
4 - SPECIAL TOOL INSERT #9312-10
5 - THRUST SPINDLE #9312-4
VA ENGINE 9 - 79