Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Crankshaft: Specifications

Main Bearing Cap Bolts 
Assembly

Tighten .....................................................................................................................................................................................  65 Nm (48 ft lb) + 90°

To measure radial clearance

Tighten ........................................................................................................................................................  65 Nm (48 ft lb) but NOT additional 90°

Main Bearing Tightening Sequence, Refer to Procedure

See: Service and Repair

Crankshaft dimensions

(measured in mm)

Crankshaft

Axial clearance:

New ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.07...0.23 mm
Wear limit ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.30 mm

Check radial clearance with Plastigage

New ........................................................................................................................................................................................................   0.01 0.04mm
Wear limit ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.15 mm
Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance