expand_moreRear axle brake caliper mounting support
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Rear axle brake disc
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Rear axle brake hose
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle brake mounting
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
30°30°30°
Rear axle wheel brake cylinder
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Rear axle wheel speed sensor
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn rear axle
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Rear axle shock absorber piston rod
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreSteering knuckle
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
30°30°30°
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreWheel attachment
First stage
Tighten bolt(s) until hand-tight.
Tighten the screws crosswise.
Second stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Third stage
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2014 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.
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 2014 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2014 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations
In 2014 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Polo Hatchback. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.