Engine, attaching to assembly stand

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When working on the engine, it should be secured to the assembly stand support clamp VW 313 using the engine and transmission bracket VW 540 and supplementary set VW 540/1B.

Work sequence

Remove transmission.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Secure torque converter to prevent it falling out after separating engine from transmission.

Continued for all vehicles

CAUTION:

Hooks and locating pins must be secured with locking pins.

Fig 1: Identifying Lifting Tackle 2024A & Crane Attached to Engine

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Attach lifting tackle 2024A as follows and lift off engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with workshop crane.

Belt pulley end: 3rd hole of lifting rail in position 2

Flywheel end: 3rd hole of lifting rail in position 8

NOTE:

Positions marked 1 to 4 on the bar must face toward belt pulley end.
The holes in the hook rails are counted up from the hook.

Secure engine to support clamp VW 313 using engine and transmission bracket VW 540 and supplementary set VW 540/1B.
Remove dowel sleeves.