Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Crankshaft: Specifications
Measurement Specifications

Crankshaft Journal Diameters:

Basic dimension:

Main .........................................................................................................................................................  53.978-54.042 mm (2.1251-2.1276 in.)
Connecting rod .........................................................................................................................................  47.778-47.842 mm (1.8810-1.8835 in.)

1st undersize (0.25 mm)

Main .........................................................................................................................................................  53.728-53.793 mm (2.1153-2.1178 in.)
Connecting rod .........................................................................................................................................  47.528-47.592 mm (1.8712-1.8737 in.)

2nd undersize (0.50 mm)

Main .........................................................................................................................................................  53.478-53.542 mm (2.1054-2.1079 in.)
Connecting rod .........................................................................................................................................  47.278-47.342 mm (1.8613-1.8639 in.)

3rd undersize (0.75 mm) 

Main .........................................................................................................................................................  53.228-53.292 mm (2.0956-2.0981 in.)
Connecting rod .........................................................................................................................................  47.028-47.092 mm (1.8515-1.8540 in.)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Radial Clearance:

New parts ...............................................................................................................................................................  0.02-0.06 mm (0.0008-0.0024 in.)
Wear limit ...................................................................................................................................................................................  0.17 mm (0.0067 in.)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Axial Clearance:

New parts ...............................................................................................................................................................  0.07-0.17 mm (0.0028-0.0067 in.)
Wear limit ...................................................................................................................................................................................  0.25 mm (0.0098 in.)

Connecting Rod Radial Clearance:

New .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................  N/A
Wear limit ...................................................................................................................................................................................  0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)

Connecting Rod Axial Clearance:

New .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................  N/A
Wear limit ...................................................................................................................................................................................  0.37 mm (0.0146 in.)