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

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-- Remove the camshaft housing. Refer to CAMSHAFT HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . (The camshafts remain in the camshaft housing).

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

-- 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 play: 0.100 to 0.191 mm.