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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999CABRIO (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCRANKSHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Crankshaft, Removing and Installing
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Crankshaft, Removing and Installing
Crankshaft
Main bearing caps 65 Nm (48 ft lb) plus 1/4- turn (9O °)
Flywheel/Driveplate 10 Nm (7 ft lb) plus 1/4-turn (90 °)
Crankshaft Axial clearance
New: 0.07 - 0.17 mm (0.0028 - 0.0067 in.)
Reconditioning limit: 0.25 mm (0.0098 in.)
radial clearance:
New: 0.02 - 0.06 mm (0.0008 - 0.0024 in.)
Wear limit: 0.17 mm (0.0067 in.)
Crankshaft dimensions
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.