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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
Front axle drive shaft 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreClutch
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Release bearing guide sleeve 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGear shifting
Back-up lamp switch 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gear rod 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gear rod guide lever 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
M10 33.19 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
01M gearbox 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Gearbox oil filler plug 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Oil control plug 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
At the subframe 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox support
At the gearbox bracket 36.88 lbf⋅ft
At the gearbox 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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