Camshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance: Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Dial Gauge Holder VW 387 And Dial Gauge - 0-10 mm VAS 6079

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

-- Remove the Camshaft Positioning Tool :T40331/1  .

-- 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 clearance

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