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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
Bleed valve 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Brake hose 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Brake line 10.33 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle brake caliper
FN3 brake calipers 22.13 lbf⋅ft
FS III brake calipers 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 91.46 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Front axle brake disc 3.32 lbf⋅ft
Wheel speed sensor 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Pressure line at steering gear 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Return line to steering gear 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Steering column 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSteering gear
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Steering gear heat protection plate 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSteering wheel
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod
All other modifications 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Track rod on steering gear 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreSuspension strut
On chassis 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Tighten new screws crosswise.
expand_moreSecond stage
M8 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M10 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Support joint at the transverse control arm 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreTransverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreWheel attachment
First stage Tighten bolt(s) until hand-tight.
Tighten the screws crosswise.
Second stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2009 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Polo Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2009 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2009 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations

In 2009 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Polo Hatchback. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Fifth generation model years

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