Golf GTI L4-2.0L (ABA) (1997)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Testing and Inspection
LEGEND
1
Bearing Shells No. 1, 2, 4 and 5
2
Main Bearing Cap Bolts
3
Main Bearing Cap
4
Bearing Shell No. 3
5
Upper Main Bearing Thrust Washers
6
Sensor Gear
7
Sensor Gear Bolt
8
Crankshaft
9
Lower Main Bearing Thrust Washers
NOTE: During testing procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes below.
COMPONENT NOTES
Bearing Shells No. 1, 2, 4 and 5 (1)
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Shells without oil groove installed in bearing caps.
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Shells with oil groove installed in block.
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Do not interchange used bearings.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (2)
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Tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
Main Bearing Caps (3)
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Bearing cap 1 installed at pulley end.
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Bearing cap 3 with recesses for thrust washers.
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Bearing shell retaining lugs of cylinder block and bearing cap must be on the same side.
Bearing Shell No. 3 (4)
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Shells without oil groove installed in bearing caps.
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Shells with oil groove installed in block.
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Do not interchange used bearings.
Upper Main Bearing Thrust Washers (5)
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Install on bearing cap No. 3.
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Refer to illustration for installed position.