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A3 Mk2

Securing engine to engine and gearbox support
   
Securing engine to engine and gearbox support
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Engine and gearbox support -VW 540-
t  Lifting tackle -2024 A-
t  Engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095-
t  Workshop hoist -VAS 6100-

   
Procedure
l  Gearbox detached from engine.
–  Detach crankcase breather hose from oil filler neck.
–  Engage lifting tackle -2024 A- on engine and workshop hoist -VAS 6100-.
  Note
To adjust to the centre of gravity of the assembly, the perforated rails of the support hooks must be positioned as shown.
  WARNING
Accident risk from loose components of support bracket.
The support hooks and retaining pins on the support bracket must be secured with locking pins -arrows-.
–  Lift engine off engine bracket -VAS 6100- using workshop hoist -T10012-.
  A10-1640
–  Secure engine and gearbox support -VW 540- to engine, as shown in illustration.
  Note
When fitting the engine and gearbox support -VW 540- with the coolant pipe installed, bevel the left corner of the mounting plate -arrow- in the same way as the right corner, as shown in the illustration.
–  Secure engine to engine and gearbox support -VW 540- using engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095-.
  A10-1689

Installing engine > < Separating engine and gearbox