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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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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
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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 
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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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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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