2008 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Fourth generation facelift Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Bleed valve | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Brake hose | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Brake line | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
| 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 |
| Lower steering column joint | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| 1.4 (2005.6–2009.11) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
| 1.6 Flex with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2008.6–2009.4) | 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. | |
| First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Steering gear heat protection plate | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| 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 |
| 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. | |
| First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws and nuts must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| 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. | |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws and nuts must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Coupling bars | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screws | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| With 13" chassis | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| Use screw-locking compound. | |
| First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 45° |
| First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 45° |
| 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 2008 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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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 2008 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations
In 2008 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.