Camshaft, 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

The camshaft housing is removed. Refer to CAMSHAFT HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the Camshaft Positioning Tool :T40331/1 .

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-- Secure the Dial Indicator - 0-10mm:VAS 6079 with the Dial Indicator Holder:VW 387 on the camshaft housing.

Fig 3: Identifying Dial Gauge Holder VW 387 And Dial Gauge - 0-10 mm VAS 6079

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-- Press the camshaft against the dial gauge by hand.

-- Set the dial gauge to "0".

-- Press camshaft off the dial gauge and read the value:

Axial clearance

Intake camshaft: 0.014 to 0.064 mm
Exhaust camshaft: 0.048 to 0.155 mm