New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP) (2003)
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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)
8. Sensor wheel
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Always replace
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For engine speed (RPM) sensor -G28
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Can only be installed in one position (holes are offset)
9. 10 Nm +1/4 turn (90°) further
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Always replace
10. Thrust washer
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For bearing 3 bearing cap
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Note fixing arrangement
11. Crankshaft
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Axial clearance:
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New: 0.07-0.23 mm
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Wear limit: 0.30 mm
Checking radial clearance with Plastigage:
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New: 0.01-0.04 mm
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Wear limit: 0.15 mm
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Do not rotate the crankshaft when checking the radial clearance
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Crankshaft dimensions, Refer to Crankshaft, Engine, Specifications
Vehicles from approximately 05.00
Fig. 1 Upper crankshaft bearing identification
The upper crankshaft bearings are installed with the proper thickness bearing shells from the factory. Color points are used to identify the bearing shell
thickness.
Note: The arrow shows drive direction.
Letters in the lower sealing surface of the cylinder block identify which bearing thickness must be installed at which position.