Crankshaft Overview

Crankshaft Overview

• Before removing the crankshaft, prepare for appropriate storage, so that the sensor wheel => [ (Item 4) Sensor Wheel ] does not make contact or become damaged.

• The engine is to be secured to the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095) when performing assembly work.

• On vehicles with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG(R)) , a needle bearing must be installed in the rear of the crankshaft.






1 Bolt

• 65 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

• Always replace.

• Fully threaded.

• Only tighten to 65 Nm to measure the radial play. Do not tighten to the additional torque.

2 Bearing Cap

• Bearing cap 1: Belt pulley side.

• Retaining tabs on the bearing shells and cylinder block/bearing caps must align with one another.

3 Screw

• 10 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

• Always replace.

4 Sensor Wheel

• For the engine speed sensor.

• Replace the sensor wheel every time the screws are loosened.

• Only possible to install in one position - Bores are offset.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Sensor Wheel ] Service and Repair.

5 Crankshaft

• Axial play new: 0.07 to 0.23 mm wear limit: 0.30 mm.

• Check radial clearance using Plastigage 0.017 to 0.037 mm wear limit: 0.07 mm.

• Do not rotate the crankshaft when measuring the radial play.

• Crankshaft dimensions, refer to => [ Crankshaft Dimensions ] [1][2]Crankshaft, Engine.

• Removing and installing the needle bearing. Refer to => [ Crankshaft Needle Bearings ] Service and Repair.

6 Thrust Washers

• For bearing 3.

7 Bearing Shell, for the Cylinder Block

• With a lubricating groove.

• Identification for replacement part ordering, refer to => [ Upper Crankshaft Bearing Identification ] Service and Repair.

• Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark them).

8 Sprocket

• For the oil pump drive.

9 Bearing Shell, for the Bearing Cap

• Without a lubricating groove.

• Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark them).