Engine, Mounting on Assembly Stand

Engine, attaching to assembly stand

Note: To work on the engine outside of the vehicle, attach the engine to an assembly stand using the VW313 holding fixture along with the VW540 engine/transmission support.

Work sequence





^ Transfer engine/transmission subassembly to workbench via engine/transmission jack VAG1383A.
^ Lower engine/transmission assembly so that transmission is supported by work bench.
^ Remove engine/transmission connecting bolts.
^ Push transmission off engine.





^ Attach lifting tackle 2024A as follows and lift off engine/transmission jack VAG1383A using workshop crane.
^ Belt pulley end: 2nd hole on support bar in position 1
^ Flywheel end: 4th hole on support bar in position 8

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

Note:
^ Positions marked 1 to 4 on the bar must face toward the pulley end of the engine.
^ The holes in the hook rails are counted up from the hook.

^ Secure engine to holding fixture VW313 using engine and transmission support VW540 and supplementary set VW540/1B.

Note: First loosen coolant pipe on flywheel end.