Crankshaft Axial Clearance, Measuring

Crankshaft Axial Clearance, Measuring

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Dial Gauge Holder (VW 387)

• Dial Gauge 0-10 mm (VAS 6079)

Procedure






- Bolt the dia gauge 0-10 mm (VAS 6079) and the dial gauge holder (VW 387) to the cylinder block and place the dial gauge against the crankshaft counterweight with 2 mm of pretension.

- Press the crankshaft by hand, against the dial gauge and set the gauge to "0".

- Press the crankshaft off the gauge and read the value.

Axial clearance:

New: 0.07 to 0.23 mm

Wear limit: 0.30 mm