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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Crankshaft dimensions

Risk of damage to bearing pedestals — this page warns that loosening the crankshaft bearing cap bolts deforms the cylinder block's bearing pedestals on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7, before giving the exact crankshaft dimensions.

Risk of damage to bearing pedestals when the crankshaft is removed.If the bolts of the crankshaft bearing cap are loosened, the bearing pedestals of the cylinder block will be deformed, and damage to the bearings will result.Never remove the crankshaft.
Measuring the main bearing clearance is not possible with normal workshop equipment.
   
Honing dimension Conrod bearing journal diameter mm
Basic dimension 48.00 –0.022 –0.042

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    Crankshaft dimensions — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Where can I find Golf Mk7 1.4 TSI crankshaft dimensions?
    In the crankshaft dimensions table: main journal diameter, big-end journal diameter, bearing clearances and wear limits.
    Renewing needle bearing in crankshaft
    Only vehicles with a dual clutch gearbox Special tools and workshop equipment required     ...

    Measuring axial clearance of crankshaft
    Risk of damage to bearing pedestals when the crankshaft is removed.If the bolts of the crankshaft bearing cap are loosened, the bearing pedestals of the cylinder block will be deformed, ...