Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Dial Indicator Holder:VW387

Fig 1: Dial Gauge Holder
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Dial Indicator - 0-10mm:VAS 6079

Fig 2: Dial Gauge
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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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-- Secure the Dial Gauge - 0-10mm:VAS 6079 with the Dial Gauge Holder:VW387 on the cylinder block.

-- Place the dial gauge against the 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 play: 0.013 to 0.251 mm