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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
With power steering 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Without power steering 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 92.2 lbf⋅ft
Clean the ribbing
Front axle brake disc 2.95 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.
expand_morePressure line at steering gear
1.4 (2005.6–2009.11) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
1.8 GTi Cup Edition with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP engine (2006.5–2009.11) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
All other modifications 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Return line to steering gear 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
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_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Track rod end on track rod 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Track rod on steering gear 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreShock absorber
On axle 44.25 lbf⋅ft
+90° angular torsion
On frame 11.06 lbf⋅ft
+90° angular torsion
Shock-absorber piston rod 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreSuspension strut
expand_moreTop
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreBottom
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
M8 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
M10 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser 29.5 lbf⋅ft
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°
expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreBall joint
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Coupling bars 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStabiliser
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreStub axle
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
With 13" chassis 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreWith 14" chassis
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreWith 15" chassis
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Wheel attachment 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 2006 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 2006 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2006 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations

In 2006 Volkswagen offered 2 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.

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