Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Dial Gauge Holder VW387
- Dial Gauge - 0-10mm VAS6079
Procedure
-- Attach the Dial Gauge - 0-10mm VAS6079 with the Dial Gauge Holder VW387 to the cylinder block and with approximately 2 mm tension, set indicator against crankshaft counterweight.
-- Press the crankshaft against the dial gauge by hand and set the gauge to "0".
-- Remove the crankshaft from the dial gauge and read the measurement.
Axial Clearance:
- New: 0.070 to 0.23 mm.
- Wear limit: 0.30 mm.