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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Removing and installing brake pads or linings
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
Tool set for brake bleeding -VAS 6564-
Insert tool with ratchet -VAS 6784-
Bit attachment (7 mm) -T10503-
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Removing and installing front passenger side footwell cover
Removing
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Remove bolts -1-.
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Release front passenger side footwell cover
-2- from dash panel and centre
console and remove it.
Installing
Note
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Bag hook
Fig. 100 In the luggage compartment: bag
hook
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings There may be a bag hook on upper left and right-hand
side of the luggage compartment (arrows).
WARNING
Never use the bag hooks as fastening rings for straps. The bag ...
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Crankshaft dimensions