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Test Sequence

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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
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-- Attach Dial Indicator VAS 6079 together with Dial Gauge Holder VW 387 to cylinder block and set indicator against crankshaft counterweight.

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

-- Press crankshaft off gauge and read value.

Axial clearance: