1997 AUDI A3 engine

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Crankshaft, removing and
installing Note:
For engine disassembly and assembly, mount
engine to an assembly stand using VW540 holding
fixture.
1 -
Main bearing shells 1, 2, 4 and 5
Install shell without lubrication groove in
main bearing cap Install shell with lubrication groove in
cylinder block Do not interchange used main bearing
shells (mark accordingly)
2 -
Main bearing cap bolts Always replace65 Nm (48 ft lb) + additional 1/4 turn (90 )To measure radial play in crankshaft,
tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft lb) but not any
further
3 -
Main bearing caps Bearing cap 1: belt pulley sideRetaining tabs for cylinder block/bearing
cap must overlap
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4 -
Main bearing shell 3
Install shell without lubrication groove in
main bearing cap Install shell with lubrication groove in
cylinder block Do not interchange used main bearing
shells (mark accordingly)
5 -
Thrust plates For bearing cap, bearing 3Check location point
6 -
Sensor wheel Always replace when bolts are removedFor engine speed (RPM) sensor -G28-Installation only possible in one position;
bore holes are offset Removing and installing Fig. 1
7 -
Sensor wheel screws
Always replaceAlways replace sensor wheel when bolts
are removed 10 Nm (7 ft lb) + additional 1/4 turn (90 )
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Crankshaft needle bearing, removing
and installing


Note:

A pilot needle bearing must be installed in the
crankshaft of engines for vehicles with manual
transmission. Install if necessary.
A pilot needle bearing must not be installed in
the crankshaft of engines for vehicles with
automatic transmission. Remove if necessary.

Special tools and equipment
21/1 Kukko puller and 22/1 Kukko support
or
10-202 puller
VW207C drift
or
3176 centering mandrel

Removing
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