Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Axial clearance

Note:

• ◆ Do not interchange used bearing shells.

• ‒ → Bolt dial gauge to oil pump with universal dial gauge bracket VW 387 and position against crank web.
• ‒ Press crankshaft against dial gauge by hand and set gauge to -0-.
• ‒ Press crankshaft away from front dial gauge.

Read off value.

• ‒ New: 0.07 to 0.23 mm.
• ‒ Wear limit: 0.25 mm

Radial clearance

The radial clearance is measured using plastigage thread.

Value

• ‒ New: 0.018 to 0.045 mm.
• ‒ Wear limit: 0.10 mm