Camshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Dial Gauge Holder :VW387
- Dial Gauge - 0-10mm :VAS6079
-- Remove the camshaft housing. Refer to CAMSHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Place the camshaft to be checked into the camshaft housing.
-- Secure the :VAS6079 with the :VW387 on the camshaft housing.
-- Press the camshaft against the dial gauge by hand.
-- Set dial gauge to "0".
-- Press camshaft off dial gauge and read the value:
- Axial clearance: 0.100 to 0.191 mm.