Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Dial Gauge Holder VW387
- Dial Gauge - 0-10mm VAS6079
Procedure
Fig 1: Attaching Dial Indicator VAS 6079 Together With Dial Gauge Holder VW 387 To Cylinder Block And Setting Indicator Against Crankshaft Counterweight
-- Install the Dial Gauge - 0-10mm VAS6079 with the Dial Gauge Holder VW387 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 play: 0.15 to 0.25 mm.