Crankshaft, Engine

Crankshaft Assembly






CAUTION: If metal shavings are found in the engine oil as a result of engine damage; clean oil passages thoroughly, then replace all oil spray jets, oil pressure relief valve, oil cooler and oil filter.

1 - Main bearing caps
- cap 1 on drive belt side
- note installation position
2 - Bolt, 30 Nm (22 ft lb) + 1/2 (180° turn)
Additional 1/2 (180°) turn may be done in two 90° steps
3 - Bearing shells 1-7
for main bearing caps
4 - Thrust washer
- for bearing 5
- note installation position in bearing cap
5 - Crankshaft
- end play:
New: 0.07-0.17 mm (0.003-0.007 in.)
Wear limit: 0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
- radial play: check with Plastigage
New: 0.02-0.06 mm (0.001-0.002 in.)
Wear limit: 0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
6 - Toothed wheel
- for Engine Speed/Reference Sensor (G 28)
- always replace
7 - Flywheel
hold flywheel with tool VW 588 when removing
8 - Bolt, 60 Nm (44 ft lb) + 1/4 (9O°) turn
- always replace
9 - Bolt, 10 Nm (7 ft lb) + 1/4 (90°) turn
- always replace
10 - Thrust washer for bearing 5
- for cylinder block
- note installation position
11 - Bearing shells 1-7
- for cap with oil groove
- do NOT interchange worn shells
- for cylinder block
12 - Oil spray jet
- removing/installing, Service and Repair