How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.9 TDI SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5)
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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). List of the tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
HEX bit No.H8.
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Wire brush
Torque wrench
Wheel impact socket #17
Hydraulic transmission jack
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). Take the following steps:
  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
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Disconnect the transverse stabilizer fastener from the link. Use a drive socket #16. Use HEX No.H8.
  7. Step 7
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    Turn the stabilizer.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening nut. Use a combination spanner #18.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #16.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). Professionals recommend:
    If necessary, use a crowbar.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Treat all joints of the arm. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Wear protective goggles.
  14. Step 14
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    Install a new arm.
  15. Step 15
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    Insert the ball joint into the steering knuckle and fix it with a new nut.
    Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  16. Step 16
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    Install the front fastener of the arm. Do not tighten it.
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