Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Volkswagen GTI, 2020 Volkswagen GTI, 2019 Volkswagen GTI, 2018 Volkswagen Golf, and 2018 Volkswagen GTI. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 clearance:
- New: 0.07 to 0.23 mm.
- Wear limit: 0.30 mm.