Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Crankshaft: Specifications

Crankshaft

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Axial clearance
new:  ...........................................................................................................................................................................................  O.07 to 0.23 mm
wear limit:  ...............................................................................................................................................................................................  0.30 mm

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Measure radial clearance with Plastigage®
new:  ............................................................................................................................................................................................  0.02 to 0.06 mm
wear limit:  ...............................................................................................................................................................................................  0.10 mm

NOTE:  Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance.

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Crankshaft dimensions for:
main bearing  .......................................................................................................................................................................  59.958 to 59.978 mm
connecting rod bearing  .......................................................................................................................................................  53.958 to 53.978 mm

NOTE:  Do not rework.