New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
Crankshaft: Removal and Replacement
Crankshaft Assembly Overview
1
Bolt, 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn
‹› Replace
‹› Fully threaded
‹› Tighten to 40 Nm (but not any further) to measure the radial play in the crankshaft.
2
Bearing Cap
‹› Bearing cap 1: Belt pulley side.
‹› Retaining tabs on the bearing shells and cylinder block/bearing caps must lie above one another.
3
Bearing Shell, for the Bearing Cap
‹› Without a lubricating groove.
‹› Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark them).
4
Crankshaft
‹› Axial play new: 0.07 to 0.21 millimeter (mm).
Wear limit: 0.30 mm