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A3 Mk2

Securing gearbox to engine and gearbox support
   
Securing gearbox to engine and gearbox support
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Support plate -VW 309-
t  Support clamp -VW 313-
t  Gearbox support -VW 353-
t  Engine and gearbox support -VW 540-

   
Securing gearbox in horizontal position
–  Secure gearbox to engine and gearbox support -VW 540--arrows- and fit into support clamp -VW 313- or engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095-.
–  You can use workshop hoist -VAS 6100- to fit gearbox into support clamp → Chapter „Transporting the direct shift gearbox“.
  WARNING
The centre of gravity of the gearbox is outside the pivot centre of the support clamp. A second mechanic has to hold the gearbox housing when it is being turned to prevent it from swinging round.
  Note
The breathers on the gearbox housing must be sealed off if the gearbox (with oil filling) is turned on the engine and gearbox support so that the oil pan faces upwards.
  A37-0565
Securing gearbox in vertical position
–  Secure gearbox to gearbox support -VW 353- and fit into support clamp -VW 313- or engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095- using support plate -VW 309-.
  A37-10378

Exploded view - assembly mountings > < Transporting the direct shift gearbox