Vehicles with manual transmission

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 11 other vehicles, including the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1999 Volkswagen GTI, 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1998 Volkswagen GTI, and 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove hydraulic clutch slave cylinder:

See ASSEMBLY OVER VIEW CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Remove transmission operating cables from transmission, with support bracket:

See GEAR SELECTOR MECHANISM, SERVICING

Attach 2024A engine sling as follows and lift slightly with workshop crane:

Vibration damper end:

4th hole up from hook at cross bar position 1

Flywheel end:

4th hole up from hook at cross bar position 8

CAUTION: Use cotter pins on hooks and pins.

NOTE:

The end of the cross bar marked with installation positions 1-4 points toward the vibration damper.
The holes in the hooks are counted up from the hook end.