Attaching to Assembly Stand

Transmission, attaching to assembly stand

Special Tools and equipment






- 3457 attachment and holding rig
- VW540 holding fixture (only for transmission with FWD)
- VW313 holding fixture
- VW309 holding plate
- VAG1202A1 engine hoist






- Attach the 3457 attachment and holding rig at the transmission housing mounts and secure.
- Bolt the attachment and holding rig to the VW 309 holding plate and place this into the VW313 holding fixture using a workshop crane.
For transmissions with Front Wheel Drive (FWD), the VW540 holding fixture can also be used to secure the transmission to the VW313 holding fixture.






- Secure transmission to VW540 holding fixture (arrows) and insert in VW313 holding fixture.

WARNING: The center of gravity of the transmission is located outside the turning center at holding fixture. To turn the transmission, a second technician must hold the transmission housing to prevent back-swing.

Note: Vents for the transmission housing and final drive must be closed before fuming a filled transmission on the assembly stand so that the oil pan faces upward .