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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
expand_moreFront axle brake caliper
Girling and Lucas calipers 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
VW brake calipers 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 92.2 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake disc 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Front axle wheel brake cylinder 5.9 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 22.13 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 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSuspension strut
expand_moreOn chassis
expand_moreTop screws
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
Top nuts 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreOn stub axle
Bottom 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreWheel suspension
Front axle drive shaft 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Stabiliser mounting at the axle control arm 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Support joint at the stub axle 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Support joint at the transverse control arm 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTransverse control arm
expand_moreFront
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Wheel hub wheel bearing 195.45 lbf⋅ft
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 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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