Camshaft, Measuring Axial Clearance: Procedure

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-- Remove the camshaft housing. Refer to CAMSHAFT HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Secure the :VAS6079 on the camshaft housing with the :VW387 as shown.

-- Press the camshaft against the dial gauge by hand.

-- Set the dial gauge to "0".

-- Push the camshaft off the dial gauge and read the value:

Axial Clearance:

Wear limit: 0.25 mm.