Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Measuring axial clearance of crankshaft
Risk of damage to bearing pedestals when the
crankshaft is removed.If the bolts of the crankshaft bearing cap are
loosened, the bearing pedestals of the cylinder block will be deformed,
and damage to the bearings will result.Never remove the crankshaft.
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| Universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387- |
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Screw dial gauge -VAS 6079- with universal dial gauge
bracket -VW 387- to cylinder block as shown in the illustration. |
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Position dial gauge against crank web. |
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Press crankshaft against dial gauge by hand and set gauge to
“0”. |
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Push crankshaft away from dial gauge and read off measured
value. |
| Axial clearance: 0.066 … 0.233 mm. |
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Risk of damage to bearing pedestals when the
crankshaft is removed.If the bolts of the crankshaft bearing cap are
loosened, the bearing pedestals of the cylinder block will be deformed, ...
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Note
After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly several
times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are properly seated in
their normal operating position.
Use the brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- to draw off
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Assembly overview - rear belt buckle
1 -
Left double belt buckle
With rear belt switch, driver side -E258-
Removing and installing
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Always renew after belt tensioner has deployed with seat belt fastened
Press on belt buckle when bolting it on
Must rest flat against cont ...
Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)
The inertia reel has two locking functions.
The first locking function is triggered by the belt being
jerked out of the reel (belt extension acceleration).
Test 1
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Pull belt o ...
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Crankshaft dimensions