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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AEY engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGR engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AHU engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters AKW engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALH engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.0115.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
Central screws 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Central screws 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Central screws 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AKL engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters APF engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AUR engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor bracket 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Alternator 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Alternator pulley 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGenerator bracket
expand_moreWith power steering
With air-conditioning 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Without air-conditioning 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Without power steering 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePower steering pump bracket
With air-conditioning 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Without air-conditioning 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump 28.03 lbf⋅ft
Servo pump pulley 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Servo steering pump 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Vacuum pump 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
Fuel-distributing pipe 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Injection nozzle (injector) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection pump pulley
One-part injection pump pulley 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTwo-part injection pump pulley
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Y engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Bolts must be replaced.
Otherwise 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Bolts must be replaced.
expand_moreCooling system
Coolant pump 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Radiator mounting 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
expand_moreNuts
First stage 4.43 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Screws 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreNuts
First stage 4.43 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Screws 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH.
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKV.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKV.
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 2.
Second stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters ANW.
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters ANW.
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 3.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APQ.
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APQ.
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 4.
Second stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 4.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 5.
Second stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
expand_moreValve cover
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_moreM7
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM8
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM7
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM8
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM7
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM8
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM7
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM8
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
expand_moreWith hexagon-head screws
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 120°
expand_moreWith Torx-head screws
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
First stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreBi-hexagon screws
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreHexagon head screws
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 120°
expand_moreBi-hexagon screws
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreHexagon head screws
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 120°
expand_moreBi-hexagon screws
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreHexagon head screws
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 120°
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AEY engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGR engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AHU engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters AKW engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALH engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDrive plate
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreFlywheel
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreFlywheel cover
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreMain bearing
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEE engines 47.94 lbf⋅ft
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AEX engines 47.94 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKV engines 47.94 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APQ engines 47.94 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ALM engines 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreVibration damper
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEE engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ALM engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines 59 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines 59 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH engines 73.76 lbf⋅ft
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
All other modifications 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Coupling drive tensioning roller 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Toothed belt guard 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
Aluminium oil sump 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Oil filter housing 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pump
Timing chain 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGR engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AHU engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALE engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALH engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
Crankshaft sensor 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGlow plugs
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AEY engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Knock sensor 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreLambda sensor
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AEX engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKK engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKV engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters ANW engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APQ engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUD engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Bolts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
On engine mounting 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Apply grease on bolts.
expand_moreOn the engine block
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Apply grease on bolts.
Second stage 90°
All other modifications 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreOn engine bracket
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Bolts must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
Strut 36.88 lbf⋅ft
At the subframe 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Bolts must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreOn engine bracket
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Bolts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
On chassis 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
On engine bracket 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
expand_moreSubframe
Inside 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOutside
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Rear 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque arm
At the gearbox 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Bearing pedestal on chassis 40.57 lbf⋅ft
On rubber mount 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
Catalytic converter 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Exhaust manifold 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Exhaust pipe 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Exhaust pipe bracket 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFuel supply
Fuel pump 55.32 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
Short screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Long screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Nuts 44.25 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Volkswagen Polo Variant Wagon 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 Variant Wagon 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 1997 Volkswagen Polo Variant Wagon you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Volkswagen Polo Variant Wagon Third generation model years

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