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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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