Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance: Procedure

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Attach the :VAS6079  with the :VW387  to the cylinder block and set indicator against crankshaft counterweight.

-- Press the crankshaft against the dial gauge by hand and set the dial gauge to "0".

-- Press the crankshaft off the dial gauge and read the measurement.

Axial clearance: 

• New: 0.07 to 0.23 mm.
• Wear limit: 0.30 mm.