Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.9 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.4, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6 FSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 FSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TFSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.4, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI RS, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.8 TSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.4 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for OCTAVIA (1Z3) and other SKODA models

Anti-roll bar link

        Anti-roll bar link for Octavia II Hatchback (1Z3) Diesel (105 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Octavia II Hatchback (1Z3) Diesel (140 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Octavia II Hatchback (1Z3) Petrol (75 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Octavia II Hatchback (1Z3) Petrol (102 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Octavia II Hatchback (1Z3) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Octavia II Hatchback (1Z3) Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Octavia II Hatchback (1Z3) Petrol (200 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Octavia II Hatchback (1Z3) Petrol (80 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Octavia II Hatchback (1Z3) Diesel (140 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        HEX bit no.H5.
                      
                        XZN socket bit # 6
                      
                        Drive socket # 18
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Take the following steps:

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.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Professionals recommend:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 14

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17

Install the wheel.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 18

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 19

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 20

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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