Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Camshaft: Specifications

DIMENSIONS

New Camshafts:

Journal Diameter ...........................................................................................................................................................................  26.00 mm (1.0236)
Camshaft Axial Clearance:

Maximum ...........................................................................................................................................................................  0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)

Camshaft Radial Clearance:

Wear limit ..........................................................................................................................................................................  0.11 mm (0.0043 inch)

Camshaft Run Out:

Maximum ...........................................................................................................................................................................  0.01 mm (0.0004 inch)

Valve Timing:

Intake:

Opens after Top Dead Center (TDC)  .......................................................................................................................................................  6.5°
Closes after Bottom Dead Center (BDC)  ...............................................................................................................................................  44.5°

Exhaust:

Opens before BDC ..................................................................................................................................................................................  41.7°
Closes after TDC .......................................................................................................................................................................................  3.5°

Reconditioned Camshafts:

Journal Diameter ...........................................................................................................................................................................  25.75 mm (1.0138)
Camshaft Axial Clearance:

Maximum ...........................................................................................................................................................................  0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)

Camshaft Radial Clearance:

Wear limit ..........................................................................................................................................................................  0.11 mm (0.0043 inch)

Camshaft Run Out:

Maximum ...........................................................................................................................................................................  0.01 mm (0.0004 inch)

Valve Timing:

Intake:

Opens after TDC  .......................................................................................................................................................................................  6.5°
Closes after BDC  ....................................................................................................................................................................................  44.5°

Exhaust:

Opens before BDC ..................................................................................................................................................................................  41.7°
Closes after TDC .......................................................................................................................................................................................  3.5°

NOTE:  Undersize camshaft is not supplied as replacement part. For replacement, install standard dimension camshaft with appropriate bearing shells.

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS 

Bearing Cap Nut ...................................................................................................................................................................................  20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Cam Sprocket Bolt ................................................................................................................................................................................  80 Nm (60 ft. lbs.)