Camshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the camshaft housing, refer to Removing .
-- Secure the Dial Gauge - 0-10 mm VAS 6079 on the camshaft housing with the Dial Gauge Holder VW 387 as shown.
-- Press the camshaft against the dial gauge by hand.
-- Set dial gauge to "0".
-- Press the camshaft off the dial gauge and read the value:
- Axial play: 0.05 to 0.15 mm.