Important!

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

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for Octavia I Combi (1U5) and other SKODA models

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Suspension arm

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:

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 OCTAVIA Combi (1U5)
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 control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 9

Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
Step 11

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 12

Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
Step 14

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.
Step 15

Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.

Step 16

Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
Step 17

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 19

Remove the ball joint.
Step 20

Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
Step 21

Install the fastening bolts.

Step 22

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°
Step 23

Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 24

Install a new arm.
Step 25

Install the control arm fasteners. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 26

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.

Step 27

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.+90°
Step 28

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 29

Tighten the front fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.+90°
Step 30

Tighten the rear fastener connecting the arm to the body subframe. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.+90°
Step 31

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 32

Install the rod fastening to the stabilizer and tighten it. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.+90°
Step 33

Treat all joints of the arm. Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 34

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 35

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 36

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5)
Step 37

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 38

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 39

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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