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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
M8 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
M10 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Propeller shaft heat protection plate 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePropeller shaft
expand_moreM8
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM10
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreClutch
Clutch master cylinder 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
Flywheel 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreDual-mass flywheel
M6 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M7 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreClutch slave cylinder
With metal concentric slave cylinder 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGear shifting
Gearbox shift lever 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Selector cable linkage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
Torque converter 62.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
02R gearbox 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_more02T gearbox
Hexagon head screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
With Torx screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
02R gearbox 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_more02T gearbox
With Torx screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil control plug
4-speed transmission 001 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
09G gearbox 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
expand_moreOil filler screws
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
With Torx screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAt the gearbox
With automatic gearbox 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWith manual transmission
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 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.

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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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.

Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Fourth generation model years

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