change wheel AUDI A4 1996 B5 / 1.G AFC Engine Cylinder Block Crankshaft And Flywheel Component Assembly Manual
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Cylinder block, crankshaft and 
flywheel, component layout Note:  
Always replace gaskets and seals. 
1 - 
Main bearing cap bolts 
Always replaceTightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb) plus 
1/2-turn (180 ) 
2 - 
Main bearing cap 
ID: "1" on side facing oil pumpAlways replace boltsChecking bearing clearance   page 13
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3 - 
Connecting rod bearing cap bolts 
Always replaceTightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft lb) plus 
1/4-turn (90 ) Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft lb) for measuring 
radial clearance, but do NOT tighten further
4 - 
Connecting rod bearing shells Never interchange used connecting rod 
bearing shells 
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Crankshaft axial and radial clearance, 
checking
 
    
Orientation of crankshaft bearing caps 
CAUTION! 
Bearing shells must be reinstalled in their original location and 
orientation. Always label the bearing shells according to their 
installed position before removing. NEVER interchange used bearing 
shells. 
Checking axial clearance  
Main bearing cap -1- is at the oil pump end (front).Main bearing cap -4- is at the flywheel end (rear).
    
-  Install dial indicator with holder VW 387 on oil pump and set indicator 
against crankshaft counterweight. 
-  Press crankshaft against dial indicator by hand.
-  Set dial gauge to zero. 
-  Press crankshaft away from dial indicator and read gauge.
   Specifications:
 
New: 0.07-0.23 mm (0.0027-0.0091 in.)
 Wear limit: 0.25 mm (0.0098 in.)
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Connecting rods and connecting rod 
bearings, checking
 
     
Replace connecting rods only as a complete 
set. 
     Do not interchange connecting rod bearings. 
     Always replace connecting rod bearing cap 
bolts. 
     
Checking radial clearance  
    
CAUTION! 
Do NOT turn the crankshaft or allow it to rotate during the 
measurement with Plastigage  in place.  -  Mark connecting rod bearing caps with light punch marks (arrow) 
before removing. 
-  Remove connecting rod bearing caps.
-  Clean bearing caps and journals.
- 
Place Plastigage  over entire width of bearing journal or in bearing 
shell. -  Re-install connecting rod bearing cap and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft lb) 
only; do NOT tighten further. 
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