Westward Heavy Duty
Transmission Jack
Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
1VW35
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Description
Westward heavy duty hydraulic transmission jack is designed for lifting and lowering of
transmissions and differentials from various vehicles ie. car, truck, etc.. They feature a
wide base to reduce center of gravity and promote stability. Their super strong
reinforced steel construction with flanged side frames provide extra strength. Load
restraining chains help to assure the user’s safety when lifting and lowering load. Four
casters allow easy movement, and easy positioning of transmission jack. The cradle
has both side and tilting angle adjusting functions to best fit onto the different shapes of
various transmissions and differentials. Patented oil by-pass mechanism offers stroke
limitation of ram piston. Durable rust-free enamel finish gives long-lasting quality
appearance. Metered release valve assures precise adjustment of cradle height and
smooth lowering of load.
Specifications
Min.
Max.
Power
Model
Capacity
Height
Height
Raise
1VW35
1-
1
/
2
Ton
7-
7
/
8
"
37-
1
/
4
"
29-
3
/
8
"
General Safety Information
Study, understand
and follow all
instructions before operating this device.
Lifting device only. Intended use is for
removing, transporting and installing
transmission or specified components
only. Do not lift or support a vehicle with
a transmission jack. Immediately after
lifting, support vehicle with appropriate
means. Do not exceed rated capacity.
Use only on hard, level surfaces capable
of sustaining rated capacity loads. Always
wear safety glasses when using this
equipment. Inspect jack before each use.
Do not use if bent, broken, leaking or
damaged components are noted. No
alteration of this product is allowed.
Do not use this device for any purpose
other than that for which it was intended .
Failure to heed any one or combination of
these warnings may result in severe
personal injury and/or property damage.
Assembly
Refer to Figure 1.
1. Four pieces of auxiliary fixed
assemblies and a one-piece handle
should be included in package.
2. Attach either one of the four auxiliary
fixed assemblies to the cradle, and
secure by hex bolts and washers
provided. Then apply the same
procedure for the other assembly.
3. Occasionally hydraulic jacks become
air bound and will not function properly.
To correct this condition, remove oil
filler screw. This will allow any
pressurized air to escape.
4. Check for proper oil level (See adding
oil, Page 2), adjust as needed. DO
NOT OVERFILL. Reinstall oil filler
screw.
Operation
Off-center loads and
loads lifted while jack
is not level may damage the jack or cause
personal injury.
REMOVING TRANSMISSION/
DIffERENTIAl fROM VEHIClE
1. Close the release valve by turning the
release knob clockwise.
2. Raise the jack by pumping the jack
handle until desired height is acheived.
3. Adjust the cradle side position and
tilting angle to best fit to the shape of
transmission/differential.
4. Secure the transmission/differential by
chain and tighten properly.
5. After removing all of the appropriate
bolts and fasteners which secure the
load to vehicle, carefully lower the load
to the lowest practical height. Move
load to desired workplace.
lIfTING TRANSMISSION /
DIffERENTIAl INTO VEHIClE
1. Place transmission/differential on jack
cradle and properly secure by chain.
2. Move jack/transmission into location.
3. Cautiously pump jack handle to lift up
the transmission/differential to desired
height.
SHI 025
Printed in Taiwan
03/10
Caster
Saddle
Chain
Handle
Release Knob
Adjusting Knob
figure 1 — Hydraulic Transmission Jack Components
Oil Filler Screw
