Overview - Crankshaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
This overview is ONLY for the 1.6L engine.
The removal and installation of the crankshaft for 2.0L engines is NOT possible at this time.
- Cylinder Block
- Bearing Shell
- For cylinder block with oil groove
- Always replace any worn bearing shells
- Toothed Belt Sprocket
- For oil pump drive
- Not available separately as replacement part
- Bearing Shell
- For bearing cap without oil groove
- Always replace any worn bearing shells
- Bolt
- 65 Nm + 90° turn
- Always replace after removing
- Use old bolts to measure radial play.
- Bearing Cap
- Bearing cap 1: Belt pulley side
- Bearing cap 3 with notches for thrust washers
- Installed position: Bearing shell retaining tabs in cylinder block and in bearing cap must align
- Thrust Washer
- For bearing 3
- There are different versions of the cylinder block and bearing caps.
- Pay attention to the locating point
- Crankshaft
- If the vehicle has a manual transmission, then do not install a needle bearing inside the crankshaft. Remove the needle bearing if necessary. Refer to CRANKSHAFT NEEDLE BEARING, REPLACING .
- Vehicles with a S tronic transmission must have a needle bearing inside the crankshaft; if necessary install the needle bearing. Refer to CRANKSHAFT NEEDLE BEARING, REPLACING .
- Axial play, measuring. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, MEASURING AXIAL CLEARANCE .
- Crankshaft dimensions. Refer to CRANKSHAFT DIMENSIONS .