Camshaft: Testing and Inspection

Camshaft axial clearance, checking

Special tools






^ VW 387 Universal dial gauge bracket
^ Dial gauge

Note:

^ Check with hydraulic lifters removed and with first and last bearing caps installed.
^ Wear limit: max. 0.15 mm

Camshaft bearing caps, installed position






Note offset.
Before installing camshaft; install bearing caps to determine correct installed position.

Camshaft identification, valve timing






Identification






^ Cam base diameter: a = 34 mm diameter

^ Identification by stamped numbers and letters between intake and exhaust lobes: