Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

When working on the engine, it should be secured to the assembly stand support clamp VW 313 using the engine and gearbox bracket VW 540 and supplementary set VW 540/1B.

Work sequence

• ‒ Remove gearbox.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox

• ‒ Secure torque converter against "falling out" after separating engine from gearbox.

Continuation for all models

• ‒ → Attach lifting tackle 2024A as follows and lift off engine/gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A with workshop crane.

     Belt pulley end:
     3. th hole of lifting rail in position 2

     Flywheel end:
     3. th hole of lifting rail in position 8

Notes:

• ◆ Positions marked 1 ... 4 on the bar must face towards belt pulley end.
• ◆ The holes in the hook rails are counted up from the hook.

• ‒ Secure engine to support clamp VW 313 using engine and gearbox bracket VW 540 and supplementary set VW 540/1B. Dowel sleeves must be removed.