New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
Crankshaft: Locations
Crankshaft, assembly overview
1 - 40 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90°)
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Replace
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Fully threaded
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Tighten to 40 Nm (but not any further) to measure radial play in crankshaft.
2 - Bearing cap
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Bearing cap 1: Belt pulley side
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Retaining tabs of bearing shells and cylinder block/bearing caps must lie above one another
3 - Bearing shell for bearing cap
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Without lubricating groove
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Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark)
4 - Crankshaft
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Axial play new: 0.07 to 0.21 mm
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Wear limit: 0.30 mm
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Measure radial clearance with Plastigage(R)
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New: 0.023 to 0.043 mm Wear limit: 0.07 mm
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Do not turn crankshaft when measuring radial play
5 - Thrust washers
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For bearing 3
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Side lubricating grooves face outward
6 - Bearing shell for cylinder block
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With lubricating groove
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Classification for replacement part ordering
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Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark)