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Measuring radial clearance of camshafts > < Camshaft: Removing and installing|Fitting

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Measuring axial clearance of camshaft
Measuring axial clearance of camshaft
Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability among Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Universal dial gauge support -VW 387-, see equivalent → Anchor
  W00-0037
t  Gauge -VAS 6079-, see equivalent → Anchor
Operation process
–  Remove the bearing cap module → Chapter.
  W00-1261
–  Fasten dial gauge -VAS 6079- to cylinder head with universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387- as shown in the illustration.
–  Press camshaft against dial gauge by hand.
–  Set the dial gauge to „0“.
–  Press camshaft away from dial gauge and read off value:
Axial clearance of inlet and outlet camshafts:
l  Specification: 0.048 - 0.118 mm
l  Wear limit: 0.17 mm.
  A15-10637

Measuring radial clearance of camshafts > < Camshaft: Removing and installing|Fitting