Leon Mk1
| Crankshaft - Components overview |
| 1 - | Bearing shell |
| q | For cylinder block with oil groove. |
| q | Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark). |
| 2 - | Pinions |
| q | For drive chain for oil pump |
| q | replace → Chapter |
| 3 - | Bearing shell |
| q | For bearing cap without oil groove. |
| q | Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark). |
| 4 - | Thrust washers |
| q | For bearing 3. |
| q | Different version for the engine block and bearing cap |
| q | Note attachment |
| 5 - | 65 Nm + 90° (1/4 turn) further |
| q | Replace. |
| q | To measure the crankshaft radial play, tighten to 65 Nm, but not more |
| 6 - | Bearing caps |
| q | Bearing cap 1: Pulley side: |
| q | Bearing cap 3 with rebates for the thrust washer |
| q | The retaining tabs for the engine half-bearings/bearing cap must be on the same side as the bearing |
| 7 - | Crankshaft |
| q | In vehicles with DSG gearbox, there should be a gear needle bearing fitted on the crankshaft. Fit it if necessary → Chapter. |
| q | New axial play: 0.07... 0.17 mm; Wear limit: 0.37 mm |
| q | Check radial clearance with Plastigage |
| q | New radial play: 0,03 ... 0.08 mm; wear out limit: 0.17 mm |
| q | When measuring the radial play, do not rotate the crankshaft |
| q | Crankshaft dimensions → Chapter. |
