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