Crankshaft, Removing and Installing Audi A4 B6

Note. For engine disassembly and assembly, mount engine to assembly stand using VAS6095 holding fixture ENGINE, ATTACHING TO ENGINE STAND .

Note. The following list refers to items in see scheme 181.

1. Bolt for bearing cap Always replace Tightening sequence, see «Installing Crankshaft Bearing Cap»(ref-197058-S33669646592006032100000)
2. Bushing Insert in cylinder block
3. Drive chain gear for oil pump Removing and installing, see «DRIVE CHAIN GEAR FOR OIL PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-197058-S41172564822005101100000)
4. Bearing caps Observe number markings. See «NUMBER MARKINGS ON CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP»(ref-197058-S22547070072006032100000). Removing, «REMOVING CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP»(ref-197058-S17112568972006032100000) Installing, see «INSTALLING CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP»(ref-197058-S33669646592006032100000)
5. Nut for bearing cap Always replace Tightening sequence, see «INSTALLING CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP»(ref-197058-S33669646592006032100000)
6. Thrust washer Only on 4th crankshaft bearing Lubricating grooves face outward Check locating point Measuring crankshaft axial clearance. See «AXIAL AND RADIAL PLAY, MEASURING»(ref-197058-S04604236392005101100000)
7. Bearing shell For bearing cap without lubrication groove Do not interchange run-in connecting rod bearing shells (mark) Insert new bearing shells for cylinder block with proper color marking see scheme 185
8. Crankshaft Measuring axial and radial clearance «AXIAL AND RADIAL PLAY, MEASURING»(ref-197058-S04604236392005101100000) Do not turn crankshaft when measuring radial play. Crankshaft dimensions «CRANKSHAFT MEASUREMENTS»(ref-197058-S30706388292005101100000)
9. Thrust washer Only on 4th crankshaft bearing Lubricating grooves face outward Measuring crankshaft axial clearance «AXIAL AND RADIAL PLAY, MEASURING»(ref-197058-S04604236392005101100000)
10. Bearing shell For engine block with lubrication groove Do not interchange run-in connecting rod bearing shells (mark) Insert new bearing shells for cylinder block with proper color marking. See «APPLICATION OF CRANKSHAFT BEARING SHELLS FOR CYLINDER BLOCK»(ref-197058-S35813034752006032100000).
11. Stud
12. Bolt for bearing cap Always replace Tightening sequence, see «INSTALLING CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP»(ref-197058-S33669646592006032100000)

Scheme 172

Scheme 173

1. Bearing 1 is located on the belt pulley side

Scheme 174

1. Unscrew bolts or nuts for crankshaft bearing caps.
2. Remove crankshaft bearing caps from cylinder block using T10055 extractor.