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Transmission, Securing On Assembly Stand






Transmission, Securing on Assembly Stand

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Holding plate (VW 309)

Holding fixture (VW 313)

Transmission support (VW 353)

Engine and Transmission Holder (VW 540)

Workshop crane (VAS 6100)

Securing transmission in horizontal position

- Secure transmission on Holding Fixture (VW 540) - arrows -.





- Insert transmission in Holding Fixture (VW 313) with Shop Crane (VAS 6100). Refer to => [ Transmission, Transporting ] 02E Transmission.

There is a risk the transmission could swing around when it is turned.

Because center of gravity is located outside the holding fixture center of rotation, a second technician must hold the transmission housing to rotate.

There is a risk of oil leaking when turning the transmission.

Ventings for the transmission housing must be closed before turning a filled transmission on the assembly stand so that the oil pan faces upward.

Securing transmission in vertical position

- Secure transmission to transmission support (VW 353) and place into holding fixture (VW 313) with holding plate (VW 309).