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Crankshaft, removing and 
installing Note:  
When working on the engine, it should be secured 
to the engine stand using the engine bracket VW 
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1 - 
Bearing shell 
For cylinder block with oil grooveDo not interchange used bearing shells 
(mark). Install new bearing plates for cylinder block 
with the correct color coding  Fig.   2
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Chain sprocket 
For oil pump drive chainReplacing  Page 13
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3 - 
Bearing shell 
For bearing cap without oil grooveDo not interchange used bearing shells 
(mark). The crankshaft bearing plates in the 
bearing covers are supplied as spare part 
with the color coding "yellow" 
4 - 
Thrust washers For bearing 3Different types for cylinder block and 
bearing cap Note locating arrangement
5 - 
65 Nm + 
1/4 turn (90 ) further 
Always replaceWhen measuring radial clearance of 
crankshaft, tighten to 65 Nm but do not turn 
further. 
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Bearing cap 
Bearing cap 1: Pulley endBearing cap 3 with recesses for thrust 
washers Bearing shell retaining lugs (cylinder 
block/bearing cap) must be on the same 
side 
7 - 
10 Nm + 
1/4 turn (90 ) further 
Always replaceAfter each removal of the bolts replace 
sensor wheel Fig.  1
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Needle bearing 
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Sensor wheel 
For engine speed sensor -G28-Can only be installed in one position. Holes 
are offset Always replace sensor wheel if securing 
bolts have been loosened. Removing and installing  Fig.   1
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Crankshaft 
Axial clearance new: 0.07 to 00.23 mm, 
Wear limit: 0.30 mm Check radial clearance with Plastigage , 
New: 0.02 to 0.04 mm, Wear limit: 0.15 mmDo not rotate the crankshaft when checking 
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Note: 
Tightening torque  1) Replace bolts  2) 90 corresponds to a quarter turn   Fig. 1  Removing and installing sensor wheelAlways replace sensor wheel -2- if securing bolts -1- have been 
loosened.. If the securing bolts are tightened a second time, the seats for the 
countersunk bolt heads in the sensor wheel will be distorted to such 
an extent that the bolt heads will come into direct contact with the 
crankshaft -3- (-arrows-) and the sensor wheel will only fit loosely 
under the bolts. The mounting holes are asymmetrically spaced, so it is only possible 
to install the sensor wheel in one position. 
Component  
  
Nm  
Sensor wheel to crankshaft     
10 + 90
1)2)
  
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The bearing plates with the correct thickness are allocated to the cylinder 
block at the factory. Colored dots are used to mark the thickness of the 
bearing plates.  
Note:  
Arrow points in direction of travel. 
The position of each bearing thickness is marked with letters on the lower 
sealing area of the cylinder block.  
Note:  
The crankshaft bearing cups in the bearing covers are supplied as spare 
part with the color coding "yellow".  Fig. 2 
Allocation of crankshaft bearing plates for cylinder block 
Letter on  
cylinder block  
Color of bearing  
S   =   Black  
R   =   Red  
G   =   Yellow  
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Crankshaft needle bearing, removing 
and installing 
 
     
Special tools and equipment  
    
Special tool VW 207 C 
    
Special tool Kukko 21/1 (Item 1) and Kukko 22/1 (Item 4)Depth gauge
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Note:  
     
A needle bearing must be installed in the 
crankshaft on vehicles with a manual 
transmission. Install needle bearing if 
necessary. 
     The needle bearing must not be installed in the 
crankshaft on vehicles with an automatic 
transmission. Remove needle bearing if 
necessary. 
     
Removing  
    
-  Pull out needle bearing with Kukko 21/1 and Kukko 22/1.
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