Engine, securing to assembly stand

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NOTE:

To work on the engine outside of the vehicle, secure engine to assembly stand using holding fixture VW 540 on holding fixture VW 313.

Work procedure

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Secure torque converter to prevent it from "falling out" after engine and transmission are separated.

All vehicles

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Sling 2024 A Attached To Engine

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

Belt pulley side: 2nd hole in hook at position 2

Flywheel side: 3rd hole in hook at position 8

CAUTION: Secure ALL hooks and locating pins with lock pins!

NOTE:

Positions marked 1 to 4 on the bar must be located toward the pulley end of the engine.
The holes in the hooks are counted up from the hook.