Crankshaft: Service and Repair

Crankshaft, removing and installing





Note: Secure engine to holding fixture VW 540 on assembly stand when disassembling/assembling engine.

1. Bearing shells 1, 2, 4 and 5
^ For bearing cap without oil groove
^ For cylinder block with oil groove
^ Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark)
2. 65 Nm + 90° (1/4 turn) further
^ Always replace
^ Threaded along complete length (screw)
^ Tighten to 65 Nm when measuring radial clearance
3. Bearing cap
^ Bearing cap 1: Pulley end
^ Bearing shell retaining lugs (cylinder block/bearing cap) must be on the same side
4. Bearing shell 3
^ For bearing cap without oil groove
^ For cylinder block with oil groove
^ Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark)
5. Thrust washer
^ For bearing 3 bearing cap
^ Note installation
6. Sensor wheel
^ Always replace
^ For Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G28-
^ Can only be installed in one position. Holes are offset
7. 10 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further
^ Always replace
8. Needle bearing
^ Pulling out and driving in, Refer to Clutch, M/T; Pilot Bearing.
9. Crankshaft:
^ Axial clearance new: 0.07 to 0.23 mm, Wear limit: 0.30 mm
^ Check radial clearance with Plastigage, New: 0.02 to 0.06 mm, Wear limit: 0.15 mm
^ Do not rotate the crankshaft when checking the radial clearance





^ Crankshaft dimensions part 1 of 2.





^ Crankshaft dimensions part 2 of 2.