Axial clearance, measuring

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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Dial gauge holder VW 387

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Dial gauge VAS 6079

Work procedure

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Secure Dial Gauge VAS 6079 with Dial Gauge Holder VW 387 to cylinder block as shown in illustration.
Position dial gauge against crankshaft counterweight.
Press crankshaft by hand against gauge and set gauge to "0".
Press crankshaft off gauge and read value.

Axial clearance: 0.090 to 0.251 mm.