Crankshaft: Service and Repair

Crankshaft, removing and installing





Notes: When working on the engine it should be secured to the engine stand with engine bracket VW 540.

1 - Oil pump
2 - 15 Nm
3 - Chain sprocket
4 - Bearing caps 1, 2, 4 and 5
^ For bearing cap without oil groove
^ For cylinder block with oil groove
^ Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark)
5 - 65 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further
^ Replace
^ Tighten to 65 Nm to measure crankshaft radial play
6 - Bearing cap
^ Bearing cap 1: pulley end
^ Bearing cap 3 with recesses for thrust washers
^ Bearing shell retaining lugs (cylinder block/bearing cap) must be on the same side
7 - Bearing shell 3
^ For bearing cap without oil groove
^ For cylinder block with oil groove
^ Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark)
8 - Sender wheel
^ For engine speed sender (G28)
^ Always replace sender wheel if securing bolts have been unscrewed
^ Can only be installed in one position (holes are offset)
9 - 10 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further
^ Replace
10 - Thrust washer
^ For bearing cap and cylinder block, bearing 3
^ Note fixing arrangement
11- Crankshaft
^ Axial clearance:
- New: 0.07 - 0.21 mm
- Wear limit: 0.30 mm
^ Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
- New: 0.01 - 0.04 mm
- Wear limit: 0.15 mm
^ Do not rotate the crankshaft when checking the radial clearance





Crankshaft dimensions