Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Secure the :VAS6079 on the cylinder block with the :VW387 as shown and place it against the crankshaft.
-- Press the crankshaft against the dial gauge by hand.
-- Set the dial gauge to "0".
-- Press the crankshaft off the dial gauge and read the measured value.
Axial Clearance:
- New: 0.07 to 0.17 mm
- Wear limit: 0.37 mm