Transmission, Attaching to Assembly Stand

Transmission, attaching to assembly stand





Special tools and equipment
^ 3457 attachment and holding rig
^ VW540 holding fixture (only for FWD transmissions) (Not for US/Canada)
^ VVV313 holding fixture
^ VVV309 holding plate
^ VAG 1202A Engine Hoist





- Attach the 3457 attachment and holding rig at the transmission housing mounts and secure.
- Bolt the attachment and holding rig to the VW 309 holding plate and place this into the VVV313 holding fixture using a workshop crane.

For transmissions with Front Wheel Drive (FWD), the VW540 holding fixture can also be used to secure the transmission to the VVV313 holding fixture (Not for US/Canada).





^ Secure transmission to VW540 holding fixture (arrows) and insert in VVV313 holding fixture.

WARNING: The center of gravity of the transmission is located outside the turning center at holding fixture. To turn the transmission, a second technician must hold the transmission housing to prevent back swing.

Note: Vents for the transmission housing and final drive must be closed before turning a filled transmission on the assembly stand so that the oil pan faces upward.