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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
Brake line 10.33 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle brake caliper
Girling and Lucas calipers 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
VW brake calipers 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 92.2 lbf⋅ft
Wheel speed sensor 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Pressure line at steering gear 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Return line to steering gear 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Steering gear 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Track rod end on stub axle 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Track rod end on track rod 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Track rod on steering gear 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSuspension strut
expand_moreTop
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
Bottom 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreWheel suspension
Stabiliser mounting at the axle control arm 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Support joint at the stub axle 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Lower front transverse control arm 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 45°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Wheel attachment 81.13 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2004 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations

In 2004 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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