Test Sequence
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Do not interchange used bearing shells.
Bearing shells that are worn down to the nickel layer must be replaced.
-- Remove the main bearing cap and clean the cap and journal.
-- Place the Plastigage® over the entire width of the bearing journal or into bearing shell.
- The Plastigage® must rest in the center of the bearing shell.
-- Position the main bearing cap and tighten the bolts to 60 Nm. Do not rotate the crankshaft when doing so.
-- Remove the main bearing cap bolts and cap again.
-- Compare the width of the Plastigage® with the measuring scale.
Radial clearance:
New: 0.017 to 0.037 mm
Wear limit: 0.15 mm