Camshaft Axial Clearance, Checking

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

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

Test Sequence

Fig 1: Identifying Dial Gauge VAS 6079 Secured To Cylinder Head With Universal Dial Gauge Holder VW 387

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-- Perform the measurement with the cylinder head cover removed.

-- Place the camshaft to be checked in the cylinder head.

-- Secure the dial gauge 0-10 mm -VAS 6079- to the cylinder head using the dial gauge holder -VW 387-.

-- Press the camshaft against dial gauge by hand.

-- Set the dial gauge to "0".

-- Press the camshaft off the dial gauge and read the value:

Axial clearance: 0.05 to 0.17 mm.