Crankshaft Axial Play, Measuring

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Dial Gauge Holder -VW 387-
Dial Gauge 0-10 mm -VAS 6079-

Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Dial Indicator Attached Together With VW387 Dial Gauge Holder To Cylinder Block

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-- Install the dial gauge 0-10 mm -VAS 6079- together with the dial gauge holder -VW 387- to the cylinder block and set the indicator against the crankshaft counterweight.

-- Press the crankshaft by hand against the gauge and set the gauge to "0".

-- Press the crankshaft off the gauge and read the value.

Axial Clearance

New: 0.07 to 0.23 mm.
Wear limit: 0.30 mm.