How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.9 TDI Skoda Octavia 1u5
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How to change front lower arm on SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.8 20V, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 SDI, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.8 T, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 2.0, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 2.0 4x4, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.4 16V, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.8 T 4x4, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 2.0 4x4, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) RS 1.8 T, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 TDI … View more

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Flat Screwdriver
Rubber mallet
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Tap wrench
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 Combi (1U5). Recommended sequence of 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
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 9
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
  8. Step 11
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
    Step 16
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 17
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 18
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 19
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    Remove the ball joint.
  15. Step 20
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    Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
  16. Step 21
    Install the fastening bolts.
    Step 22
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    Tighten the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.+90°
  17. Step 23
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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