GTI V6-2.8L (BDF) (2002)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
Crankshaft, removing and installing
Note:
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When working on the engine it should be secured to assembly stand VW 313 using engine bracket 3269 or VW 540 and supplementary set 540/1
B.
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Before removing the crankshaft, ensure that a suitable place has been prepared, to ensure that the sensor wheel (item 6) does not make contact or
become damaged.
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When changing bearing shells ensure that bearing shells of same color code are used.
1. Bearing cap
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Bearing cap 1: Vibration damper end
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Bearing cap 5 with recesses for thrust washers
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Bearing shell retaining lugs (cylinder block/bearing cap) must be on the same side
2. 30 Nm plus additional 1/2 turn (180°) further
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Replace
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Turning 2 x 90° further is permitted
3. Bearing shells 1...7
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Observe note before removing, Refer to note above
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For bearing cap without oil groove
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For cylinder block with oil groove
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Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark location)
4. Thrust washer
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For bearing cap 5
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Observe fixtures
5. Crankshaft
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Axial clearance new: 0.07 0.24 mm, Wear limit: 0.30 mm
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Check radial clearance with Plastigage, New: 0.02 0.06 mm, Wear limit: 0.10 mm
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Do not turn crankshaft when checking the radial clearance
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Crankshaft dimensions: Main bearing: 59. 958... 59. 978 mm Connecting Rod bearing: 53.958 .... 53.978 mm
6. Sensor wheel