Axial clearance, measuring

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Dial Gauge Holder VW 387

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Dial gauge holder VW 387

Fig 2: Dial Gauge VAS 6079

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Dial gauge VAS 6079

Work procedure

Fig 3: Attaching Dial Indicator VAS 6079 Together With Dial Gauge Holder VW 387 To Cylinder Block And Setting Indicator Against Crankshaft Counterweight

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Attach dial indicator VAS 6079 together with dial gauge holder VW 387 to cylinder block and set indicator against crankshaft counterweight.
Press crankshaft against dial indicator by hand, set indicator to "0".
Press crankshaft off dial indicator and read off value:

Axial clearance: 0.090 to 0.251 mm.