Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Play
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Universal Dial Gauge Mount VW 387
- Dial Gauge 0-10 mm VAS 6079
Procedure
-- Attach the VAS 6079 together with VW 387 to cylinder block and set indicator against crankshaft counterweight.
Fig 1: Attaching Dial Indicator Together With VW387 Dial Gauge Holder To Cylinder Block And Set Indicator Against Crankshaft Counterweight
-- Press crankshaft against dial gauge by hand.
-- Set dial gauge to "0".
-- Press crankshaft off dial indicator and read the value.
Axial clearance:
- New: 0.07 to 0.23 mm.
- Wear limit: 0.30 mm.