Camshaft: Testing and Inspection

Camshaft axial clearance, checking

Right side camshaft: vacuum pump removed
Left side camshaft: housing for Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor removed
Hydraulic lifters removed
Camshaft bearing caps 2 and 4 removed






- Mount dial indicator in holder VW 387 on front end of head.
- Push camshaft by hand against dial indicator.
- Set dial gauge to zero.
- Push camshaft by hand away from dial indicator.
- Read axial play on gauge.

Specifications:
New: 0.04 - 0.15 mm (0.0016 - 0.0059 in)
Wear limit: 0.35 mm (0.0138 in)