Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Dial Gauge HolderVW387
• Dial Gauge - 0-10mmVAS6079

Procedure

Fig 1: Attaching Dial Indicator VAS 6079 Together With Dial Gauge Holder VW 387 To Cylinder Block

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-- Install the Dial Gauge - 0-10mmVAS6079 with the Dial Gauge HolderVW387 on the cylinder block as shown in the illustration.

-- Place the dial gauge against the crankshaft counterweight.

-- Press the crankshaft against the dial gauge by hand and set the gauge to "0".

-- Press the crankshaft off the dial gauge and read the measurement.

Axial clearance:

• New: 0.090 to 0.215 mm.
• Wear limit: 0.280 mm.