Supporting engine in installation position, support on camshaft housing — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 121

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Unclip coolant hoses from toothed belt guard.
2. Remove air filter housing Removing and installing air filter housing.
3. Remove wiper arms Electrical system92Windscreen wiper system; Removing and installing wiper arms.
4. Plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior50Plenum chamber bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum chamber cover.
5. Fit adapter10 - 222 A /31-1 and adapter10 - 222 A /31-2 onto suspension strut mountings.

6. If fitted, pull bonnet seal off lock carrier.
7. Position support10 - 222 A /31-5 on lock carrier on right headlight.
8. Slide connecting piece T40091/3 onto engine support bracket10-222 A.
9. Bolt engine support bracket10-222 A to adapter10 - 222 A /31-1 and adapter10 - 222 A /31-2.
10. Connect square tube T40091/1 to support bracket10-222 A.
11. Fit square tube over support10 - 222 A /31-3 onto adapter10 - 222 A /31-5.
12. Bolt spindle to adapter10 - 222 A /3.
13. Attach spindle to right lifting eye of engine.
14. Take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly on spindle.

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