Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Mk2 > Power unit | 8-cylinder engine (4.2 ltr. 5-valve with timing chains), mechanics | Enginecrankshaft group, pistons | Removing and installing crankshaft

Measuring axial clearance

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387-

t	Dial gauge -VAS 6079-

Procedure

–	Bolt dial gauge -VAS 6079- with dial gauge bracket -VW 387- onto cylinder block and set it against crank web.

–	Press crankshaft against dial gauge by hand and set gauge to “0”.

–	Push crankshaft away from dial gauge and read off value:

l	Axial clearance: 0.090 ... 0.251 mm

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