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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999GTI (1W1) V6-2.8L (AAA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECAMSHAFT, ENGINE
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1W1) V6-2.8L (AAA)
Camshaft, Engine
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1W1) V6-2.8L (AAA)SECTION Camshaft, Engine
DIMENSIONS
Axial Clearence 0.15 mm (0.0060 inch)
Radial Clearence 0.1 mm (0.0039 inch)
Maximum Runout 0.01 mm (0.0004 inch)
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Bearing Cap Nuts 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Cam Sprocket Bolt 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Counter Hold Camshaft with a suitable 24 mm wrench when tightening sprocket bolts.
Axial Clearence 0.15 mm (0.0060 inch)
Radial Clearence 0.1 mm (0.0039 inch)
Maximum Runout 0.01 mm (0.0004 inch)
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Bearing Cap Nuts 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Cam Sprocket Bolt 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Counter Hold Camshaft with a suitable 24 mm wrench when tightening sprocket bolts.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.