Transmission, Securing To Assembly Stand

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools -- Transmission, Attaching To Assembly Stand

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Attachment and holding rig3457
Holding fixtureVW 313
Retaining plateVW 309
Shop craneV.A.G 1202 A or shop craneVAS 6100

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Support bridge30-211 A

Fig 2: Bracket 30 - 211 A
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Transmission is removed.

-- Secure torque converter in transmission against falling out with bracket30-211 A.

Fig 3: Identifying Bracket -30-211A- Attached To Secure Torque Converter

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-- Attach attachment and holding rig3457 to mounts on transmission housing and secure.

Fig 4: Holding Rig 3457 To Mounts On Transmission Housing

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NOTE:

Bolt on Attachment and Holding Rig3457 should only be installed by hand in transmission.

If screw is installed with pliers, transmission housing can be damaged.

-- Attach transporting device to Holding PlateVW 309 and insert this in holding fixtureVW 313 with help of shop crane.

WARNING:

Center of gravity of transmission is outside center of rotation at holding fixture. To prevent back swing, a second technician must hold transmission housing when rotating the transmission on the transmission support.

NOTE:

If the filled transmission is turned upside down with the oil pan facing upward, the vents for transmission housing and final drive must be closed off.