Securing Engine on Assembly Stand

Securing Engine on Assembly Stand

Secure engine to holding fixture (VW 313) of assembly stand using holding fixture (VW 540) when performing repair work.

Procedure

- Move engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) on a workbench.





- Lower the engine/transmission assembly so that transmission makes contact.

- Remove connecting bolts for engine/transmission.

- Press transmission off from engine.

- Attach the engine sling (2024 A) as follows and lift engine from engine/transmission jack ( V.A.G 1383 A) using the workshop crane.





Belt pulley side: 2. Hole of rail in position 1

Transmission side: 4. Hole of rail in position 8

CAUTION!
Use securing pins at hooks and pins.

• The peg positions on the carrying strap marked with 1 to 4 face the belt pulley.

• The bores in the hole rail are counted from the hook.

- Secure the engine with the engine/transmission holder (VW 540) and supplementary set (VW 540/1B) to holding fixture (VW 313).

• Loosen the coolant line on the flywheel side.