Securing On Engine And Transmission Holder

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Holding Fixture VW 313
Holding Fixture VW 540
Engine And Transmission Holder VAS 6095

Procedure

Fig 1: Secure Transmission To Holding Fixture VW 540 And VW 313

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Drain the ATF. Refer to ATF, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Secure the transmission to the Holding Fixture VW 540 -arrows-.

-- Using the Shop Crane VAS 6100, insert the transmission into the Holding Fixture VW 313 or Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095.

WARNING:

The center of gravity of the transmission is outside center of rotation at holding fixture. To prevent back swing, a second technician must hold transmission housing when rotating the transmission on the Holding Fixture VW 313.