Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.2 12V, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.2, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.4, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.6, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.2, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.4 TSI RS, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.2 TDI, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.2 LPG, SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) 1.4 LPG 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 – Suspension Ball Joint for Fabia II Combi (545) and other SKODA models
Tools
Replacement: ball joint – SKODA FABIA Combi. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: ball joint – SKODA FABIA Combi. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right ball joints.
  • Please note: all work on the car – SKODA FABIA Combi – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: ball joint – SKODA FABIA Combi. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
  9. Step 10
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar. Use a ball joint puller.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the ball joint.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Install a new ball joint.
    Replacement: ball joint – SKODA FABIA Combi. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  13. Step 14
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    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  14. Step 15
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    Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a combination spanner #19.
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