Supporting Engine On The Body (Engine Safety Device)
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WARNING:
Danger of objects or loads falling down
- Risk of squashing or crushing
→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.
Information
A unit lift, such as transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A WE 1082 or transmission and unit jack Junior Jack 2.0 WE 1223 with GA passenger-vehicle transmission plate WE 1224 , can also be used to support the raised vehicle while you are working.
- Fit supports on the two front longitudinal members. The left side → Support on left longitudinal member
is shown. The hooks must be positioned over the sheetmetal seam and the side sheetmetal holder must enclose the longitudinal member.
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- Connect supports to brackets on both sides. The bracket must be horizontal (adjust by turning the supports) → Bracket on right support → Bracket on left support . Check using a spirit level if necessary.
- Fit cross member for support bracket. → Installing cross member
- Straighten the support bracket and tighten screws by hand. Tighten wing screws by hand and hexagon-head bolts using a ring wrench.
- Engage lifting tackle and fit both hooks into the engine carrier eyebolts. → Lifting tackle
- Tension the engine by aligning the hooks and tightening the spindles at the same time. → Lifting tackle