A6 Quattro Wagon V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Camshaft: Testing and Inspection
Camshaft axial play, checking
Housing for camshaft position sensor housing removed, if applicable
Hydraulic lifters removed
Camshaft bearing caps 2 and 4 removed.
- Mount dial indicator in holder VW3S7 on front end of cylinder head.
- Push camshaft by hand against dial indicator.
- Set dial gauge to zero.
- Push camshaft away from dial indicator.
- Read axial play on gauge.
Specifications:
New: 0.04-0.15 mm (0.0016-0.0059 in)
Wear limit: 0.35 mm (0.0138 in)
Installing
- Gradually and evenly tighten bearing caps -1- and -4- alternating in diagonal sequence.
- Install bearing caps -2- and -3-.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)