Crankshaft, Measuring Radial Clearance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A7 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Plastigauge®
-- Remove the guide frame and clean the bearing journals.
-- Place the Plastigauge® over the entire width of the bearing journal or into the bearing shells.
- Plastigauge® must rest in center of bearing shell.
-- Place guide frame and fasten with the old bolts. Refer to OVERVIEW - CRANKSHAFT , do not turn the crankshaft.
-- Install the guide frame.
-- Compare width of Plastigauge® with calibrated scale.
Radial clearance:
- New: 0.02 to 0.05 mm.
-- Replace bolts for the final assembly.