Procedures

Engine, fastening to assembly stand
When working on the engine, it should be secured using the holding fixture VW 540 and the spacers VW 540/1 B on support clamp VW 313 of the assembly block.

Work sequence





- Move engine/transmission assembly with engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A to a workbench.
- Lower engine/transmission assembly so that transmission is on workbench.
- Remove transmission.

Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Secure torque converter to prevent it falling out after separating engine from transmission.

Continuation for all models





- Attach engine sling 2024 A with retainer 3180 as follows and lift off engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with workshop crane V.A.G 1202 A.
- Belt pulley end: 3rd hole on support bar in position 1 Belt pulley end: 2nd hole on support bar in position 5

CAUTION!
The hooks and locating pins must be secured with locking pins.

Note:
^ The positions marked 1...4 on the bar must be toward the belt pulley end.
^ The holes in the hook rails are counted up from the hook.

- Secure engine with holding fixture VW 540 and spacers VW 540/1 B to support clamp VW 313, remove dowel sleeves, if necessary.