Replace the stabiliser links on Skoda Fabia 6Y5 in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Skoda Fabia 6Y5 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Skoda Fabia 6Y5
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6.1
Clean the stabiliser link fasteners.
Step 6.2
Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use HEX No.H5. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use HEX No.H5. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 10
Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
Step 11
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use HEX No.H5. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.
Step 12
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use HEX No.H5. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.
Step 13
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 14
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Skoda Fabia 6Y5
Step 15
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 16
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 17
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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