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: Identifying VAS 6079 & VW 387

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-- Attach the Dial Indicator - 0-10mm:VAS 6079 with the Dial Indicator Holder:VW387 to the cylinder block and place it 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: 0.070 to 0.231 mm.
Wear limit: 0.30 mm.