Crankshaft, Engine

Axial and radial clearance of crankshaft, measuring
Axial clearance

Note: Do not interchange used bearings.





- Attach dial gauge with universal dial gauge bracket VW 387 to oil pump and bring it into contact with crank web.
- Press crankshaft against dial gauge by hand and set gauge to -O-.
- Press crankshaft away from dial gauge.





- Note reading:

Radial clearance
- Measure radial clearance with Plastigage.





- Read value: