Engine, Securing To Assembly Stand

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NOTE:

To work on the engine outside of the vehicle, attach engine to assembly stand using the holding fixture VW 313 along with the engine/transmission support VW 540.

Work sequence

-- Transfer engine/transmission subassembly to workbench via engine/transmission jack VAG 1383 A.

Fig 1: Moving Engine/Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A To A Workbench

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-- Lower engine/transmission assembly such that transmission is supported.

-- Remove lower engine/transmission connecting bolt.

-- Push transmission off engine, while pushing torque converter out of drive plate.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

-- Remove nut from torque converter.

-- Clamp off ATF cooler hoses and disconnect at transmission cooler.

-- Seal off transmission cooler using clean plugs.

-- Secure torque converter to prevent it from falling out.

All vehicles

-- Attach Engine Sling 2024A engine sling using Bracket (Update to 2024A) 2024A/1 extension as follows and lift from engine/transmission jack VAG 1383 using workshop crane:

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Sling 2024 A Attached To Engine

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Pulley end: 4th hole in hook at position 1
Flywheel end: 4th hole in hook at position 8

CAUTION:

Secure ALL hooks and locating pins with lock pins!

NOTE:

Positions marked 1 to 4 on the bar must be located toward the pulley end of the engine.

The holes in the hooks are counted up from the hook.

-- Secure engine to holding fixture engine/transmission support VW 313 using Holding Fixture VW 540 and supplementary kit VW 540/1.