Crankshaft; Measuring Axial Play Of Crankshaft; Replace Needle Bearing For Crankshaft - Skoda Octavia III 2013 Workshop Manual

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Crankshaft

⇒ "3.1 Measuring axial play of crankshaft", page 67
⇒ "3.2 Replace needle bearing for crankshaft", page 67
Caution
There is a risk of bearing pedestal deformation.
♦ The crankshaft must not be removed. Merely releasing the
crankshaft bearing cover screws will result in deforma‐
tions of the bearing seats of the cylinder block.
♦ If the bearing cap bolts are loosened, the cylinder block
must be renewed complete with the crankshaft.
♦ It is not possible to measure the radial crankshaft bearing
clearance with workshop tools.
3.1

Measuring axial play of crankshaft

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Universal dial gauge holder - VW 387-
♦ Dial gauge , e.g. -VAS 6079-
Work procedure
– Secure dial gauge - VAS 6079- with the universal dial gauge
bracket to the camshaft housing - VW 387- , as shown in the
illustration.
– Place dial gauge against the crankshaft cheek.
– Press crankshaft against the dial gauge and set dial gauge to
"0".
– Press the crankshaft off the dial gauge and read the measured
value.
• Axial clearance: 0.066 ... 0.233 mm.
3.2

Replace needle bearing for crankshaft

Only for vehicles with automatic gearbox
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Centering mandrel -T30029 (3176)-
♦ Interior extractor -Kukko 21/2-
♦ Countersupport -Kukko 22/1-
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