Park Tool Co.
6 Long Lake Rd. St. Paul, MN 55115 (USA) www.parktool.com
Master Chain Tool
CT-4
CT-4 MASTER CHAIN TOOL
The CT-4 Master Chain Tool quickly and easily removes and installs
chains used on derailleur-equipped road and mountain bikes. It is spe-
cifically designed and precision machined to work with most 10-speed
chains and other high quality derailleur chains. The CT-4 is not compat-
ible with Wipperman brand chains.
INSTRUCTIONS
The procedures for separating and assembling derailleur chains vary
significantly, depending on the type of connection system used by
the chain manufacturer. Always consult the chain manufacturer for
instructions specific to the type and model of chain. Below are general
instructions for using the CT-4 on three chain types:
Chain Using a Connecting Rivet
With this type of chain, the CT-4 is used to press out one of the original rivets.
A special connecting rivet is then pressed back in to reassemble the chain (Fig. 1).
Separation:
a.
Place link of chain into link pocket of CT-4.
b.
Turn handle to force rivet completely out backside of chain.
Assembly:
a.
Insert pilot end of replacement rivet into chain link. Place chain
link into link pocket of CT-4.
b.
Turn handle until rivet is pressed into chain. When properly assembled
the end of the rivet should be almost flush with the side plate of the
chain and an equal amount of rivet (not including the pilot) should be
showing on each side of the chain.
c.
Remove CT-4 from chain and remove pilot according to manufac-
turer’s instructions.
Chain Using Reusable Rivets
This type of chain uses reusable rivets, which are partially pressed out
of the chain with the CT-4 during separation and then pressed back in
during assembly (Fig. 2).
Separation:
a.
Place link of chain into link pocket of CT-4.
b.
Turn handle to force rivet out just enough to allow chain to be sepa-
rated. Do not press rivet completely out backside of chain.
Assembly:
a.
Join link together and place into link pocket of CT-4.
b.
Turn handle until rivet is pressed into chain. An equal amount of rivet
should be showing on each side of the chain.
c.
Remove CT-4 from chain.
Chain Using a Master Link
This type of chain uses a special master link to separate and assemble
the chain (Fig. 3). Separation and assembly of this type does not require a
chain tool. The process is performed by hand or with a Park Tool Master
Link Pliers (MLP-1). The CT-4 is only used to remove links when shortening
the chain length.
Shortening Chain Length:
a.
Separate chain at master link according to chain manufacturer’s instructions.
b.
Determine length of chain to be removed and place appropriate link
of chain into link pocket of CT-4.
c.
Turn handle to force rivet completely out backside of chain.
d.
Assemble chain with master link according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
Loosening Tight Links
A tight link can sometimes develop during the assembly of a chain.
To remove the tight link, simply use hands and thumbs to flex the
link back and forth slightly until it pivots freely.
Replacing Chain Tool Pin:
a.
Unthread plunger from body.
b.
Unthread nut from plunger.
c.
Pull pin from plunger, taking care the bearing inside.
the plunger does not fall out. Install new pin.
d.
Thread nut onto plunger.
e.
Thread plunger into body.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Part No. Description
QTY.
772
BODY
1
918-2
HANDLE KNOB
2
778
PLUNGER AND HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1
771
HANDLE GRIP 1
774
NUT
1
775
PIN
1
776
PLUNGER BEARING 1
772.3A BODY & GRIP ASSEMBLY
1
CT-4.2 part numbers
1
3
5
2
4
6
7
8
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