Applies to: ENGINE 611.981 /987 in MODEL 901.6, 902.6, 903.6, 904.6 ENGINE 612.981 in MODEL 902.6, 903.6, 904.6, 905.6 ENGINE 611.983 in MODEL 690.6 ENGINE 612.981, 647.981 in MODEL WD1, WD2, WD3, WD6, WD7, XD1, XD2, XD3, XD4, XD5, XD6, XD7, YD1, YD2, YD3, YD4, YD5, YD6, YD7 ENGINE 647.981 in MODEL 903.61 /66 /67, 904.61 /66 with CODE (ZU7) National version for Canada ENGINE 647.981 in MODEL 903.61 /66 /67, 904.61 /66 with CODE (ZU8) National version for USA ENGINE 647.981 in MODEL 903.61 /62 /66 /67, 904.61
When carrying out work on the timing case chamber, safeguard this with a clean cloth to prevent small items dropping down. Items, which have fallen into the timing chain chamber, must be removed, otherwise this can lead to damage at the engine control.
1 Fit retaining device (1) onto the cylinder head.
3 Fit chain separating tool (2) onto old timing chain (4).
When fitting on the pressure screw (3), ensure that the thrust pin is positioned at the right timing chain pin (arrow) on an outer plate of the chain link.
4 Screw in pressure screw (3) and separate old timing chain (4).