Camshafts, checking axial clearance

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Dial Gauge Holder VW 387

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• Dial gauge holder VW 387
• Dial gauge

Test sequence 

• Camshafts, removing → Camshafts and camshaft adjusters (right cylinder head), removing and installing .
• Removing cam follower → Roller rocker lever, removing and installing .

Fig 2: Installing Camshafts Without Chain Into Cylinder Head And Tightening With Bearing Caps

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• Install camshafts without chain into cylinder head and tighten with bearing caps 3, 5 and 7.

Fig 3: Securing Dial Gauge Holder VW 387 To Dial Gauge On Cylinder Head

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• Secure dial gauge holder VW 387 to dial gauge on cylinder head:

Intake camshaft

Exhaust camshaft

Fig 4: Camshaft Axial Clearance, Checking - Exhaust Camshaft

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Wear limit for intake and exhaust camshaft

• Axial clearance: maximum 0.20 mm