Camshaft Axial Clearance, Checking

Camshaft axial clearance, checking
- Remove camshafts. Service and Repair
- Remove lifters.
- Fit camshafts in cylinder head without drive chain and secure by tightening bearing caps 2 and 4.





- Attach dial gauge to cylinder head with universal dial gauge bracket VW 387.
- Press camshaft against dial gauge by hand.
- Set dial gauge to -O-.
- Press camshaft away from dial gauge.

New 0.05 - 0.15 mm
Wear Limit 0.20 mm
- Note reading on gauge: