Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Dial Indicator Holder :VW 387
- Dial Indicator - 0-10mm :VAS 6079
Procedure
-- Install the Dial Gauge - 0-10mm :VAS 6079 with the Dial Gauge Holder :VW 387 on the cylinder block as shown.
-- 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 clearance:
- New: 0.126 to 0.284 mm.
- Wear limit: 0.384 mm.