Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Dial Indicator Holder: VW387 
  Fig 1: Dial Gauge Holder

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• Dial Indicator - 0-10mm: VAS6079 
  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: VAS6079  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.