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Securing engine to assembly stand

When working on the engine, secure it to support clamp -VW 313- of the assembly stand using engine and gearbox support -VW 540-.

Procedure

–	Remove gearbox.

–	On vehicles with automatic gearbox, prevent torque converter from “falling out” after engine is separated from gearbox.

–	Attach lifting tackle -2024 A- as follows and lift off engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- using workshop crane.

Pulley end: 2nd hole of hook rail in position 1

Flywheel end: 4th hole of hook rail in position 8

WARNING

The hooks and locating pins must be secured with locking pins.

Note

t	The holes marked with 1 … 4 of the support bar point to the belt pulley.

t	The holes in the hook rails are counted up from the hook.

–	Secure engine with engine and gearbox support -VW 540- on support clamp -VW 313-.

Note

First loosen coolant pipe at flywheel end.

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