Car front suspension Volkswagen Polo 3

Subframe, anti-roll bar and lower arm
The subframe, anti-roll bar and lower arm are shown in Fig. 9.1. Fig. 9.1. Subframe, anti-roll bar and lower arm: 1 - Anti-roll bar; 2 - Nut (only on cars from 10.99); 3, 13, 23 -...

Removal, installation and inspection of the ball joint
Removal 1. Raise the front of the vehicle to relieve weight from the front axle. 2. Loosen the axle shaft mounting nut. 3. Mark the installation position of the ball joint...

Removal and installation the lower arm
Removal 1. Raise the front of the vehicle to relieve weight from the front axle. 2. Loosen the axle shaft mounting nut. On vehicles with 13-inch tires 4. Unscrew bolt 1 (Fig....

Removal and installation the subframe
Removal 1. Raise the front of the vehicle to relieve weight from the front axle. 2. Loosen the axle shaft mounting nuts. 3. Remove the engine cover. 4. Remove the air filter (only...

Steering knuckle
The steering knuckle is shown in Fig. 9.17. Fig. 9.17. Steering knuckle: 1, 8, 25, 31, 33 - Nuts; 2 - Limiter; 3 - Bracket; 4, 5, 7, 11, 20, 29, - Bolts; 6 - Wheel speed sensor; 9...

Shock absorber strut
The shock absorber strut of Caddy, Polo Classic, Polo Estate cars produced before 09.99 is shown in Fig. 9.18 a, Polo Classic, Polo Estate cars produced after 10.99 - in Fig. 9.18...

Constant velocity joint axle shafts
The constant velocity joint axle shaft is shown in Fig. 9.19. The installation position for the left axle joint boot is shown in Fig. 9.20, and for the right axle joint boot - in...

Tripod type axle shafts
The axle shaft with tri-pod joints is shown in Fig. 9.22. The installation position of the disk washer on the inner joint is shown in Fig. 9.23, the installation position of the...

Checking the inner CV joint
The CV joint must be disassembled to replace the lubricant, as well as to check the balls and ball mounting race for wear and damage. 1. Rotate the joint hub and ball race. 2....

Checking the outer CV joint
1. Before disassembling the joint, use an electric needle to mark the position of the hub relative to the ball race and the joint housing (Fig. 9.40). 2. Remove the joint hub and...

Wheel alignment angles
The wheel alignment angles of the front axle of Polo Classic, Polo Estate and Caddy cars manufactured before 09.99 are given in Table 9.1 a, and those of the rear axle of cars...

Front wheel camber adjustment
1. Install a special spacer device (Fig. 9.57). 2. Loosen the connection between the shock absorber strut and the steering knuckle. 3. Adjust the wheel camber by rotating the...

Front wheel alignment adjustment
1. Loosen nut 1 (Fig. 9.58). Adjust the toe-in by rotating the left/right rod (arrow). 2. After adjustment, make sure that the dust boots are not twisted. 3. Tighten nut 1 to 50...

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