2003 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.


Propeller shaft heat protection plate	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft

expand_moreM8


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreM10


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


Flywheel	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreDual-mass flywheel


M6	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines


With metal concentric slave cylinder	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASY engines


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-3 1.2 Liters AWY engines


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BAH engines


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Gearbox shift lever	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Selector cable linkage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m


Torque converter	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


02R gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more02T gearbox


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
With Torx screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


02R gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more02T gearbox


With Torx screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug


4-speed transmission 001	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
09G gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreOil filler screws


Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With Torx screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAt the gearbox


With automatic gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual transmission


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 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.

Maintenance Items

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Service Intervals

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2003 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations

In 2003 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Polo Hatchback. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Third generation facelift

A03

Type 6N2

2003 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Fourth generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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