Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications

Dimensional Specifications

Main Bearing Shell:

Radial Clearance

New ..............................................................................................................................................................................................  0.03 to 0.08 mm
Wear limit ................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.17 mm

 Axial Clearance:

New parts .........................................................................................................................................................  0.07-0.17 mm (0.0027-0.0067 in.)
Wear limit .............................................................................................................................................................................  0.37 mm (0.0145 in.)

Note:  Check with Plastigage: 

To measure radial clearance
Tighten ..................................................................................................................................................  65 Nm (48 ft lb) but NOT additional 90°

Tightening Specifications

Crankshaft Bearing Caps

Step 1 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................  65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 .............................................................................................................................................................................  plus additional 1/4 turn (90°)