Securing transmission in horizontal position

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Fig 1: Securing Transmission In Horizontal Position

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Bolt transmission onto engine/transmission holder VW 540 - arrows -.
Using workshop crane VAS 6100 , insert transmission into holding fixture VW 313.

CAUTION: Center of gravity of transmission is outside center of rotation at holding fixture. To turn the transmission, a second technician must hold the transmission housing to prevent back-swing.