Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance: Procedure
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Fig 1: Attaching Dial Indicator Together With VW 387 Dial Gauge Holder To Cylinder Block And Set Indicator Against Crankshaft Counterweight
-- Install the Dial Gauge 0-10 mm VAS 6079 with the Dial Gauge Holder VW 387 on the cylinder block as shown in the figure.
-- Place the dial gauge against the crankshaft counterweight.
-- Press the crankshaft against the dial gauge by hand and set the gauge to "0".
-- Press crankshaft off dial indicator and read the value.
Axial clearance:
- New: 0.07 to 0.17 mm.
- Wear limit: 0.37 mm