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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

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 – Wheel Bearing for Octavia I Combi (1U5) and other SKODA models

Wheel bearing kit

        Wheel bearing kit for Octavia I Combi (1U5) Petrol (101 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Octavia I Combi (1U5) Petrol (125 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Octavia I Combi (1U5) Diesel (68 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Octavia I Combi (1U5) Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Octavia I Combi (1U5) Diesel (110 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Octavia I Combi (1U5) Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Octavia I Combi (1U5) Petrol (75 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Octavia I Combi (1U5) Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Octavia I Combi (1U5) Petrol (116 hp)

Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        High-temperature ceramic grease
                      
                        Multipurpose grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        HEX bit No.H7.
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Drive socket # 19 
                      
                        Drive socket # 30 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Bush and bearing driver set
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Round-nose pliers
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). Tip from AUTODOC:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5) car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 7

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the brake caliper. Use a flat screwdriver.

Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). AUTODOC recommends:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 9

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 12

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the fastening nut.

Step 14

Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a rubber mallet.

Step 15

Detach the ABS sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 16

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a flat screwdriver.

Step 17

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 20

Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21

Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
Step 22

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 23

Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 24

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 26

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 27

Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
Step 28

Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 29

Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 30

Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 31

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 32

Apply special grease to the bearing assembly mounting seat.

Step 33

Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.

Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). Professionals recommend:
Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. Stop pressing on the surface of the bearing immediately after it has been fitted into its mounting seat.
Step 34

Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 35

Treat the wheel hub mounting seat. Use a multipurpose grease.

Step 36

Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.

Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). Tip from AUTODOC:
Make sure that the wheel hub is positioned correctly. Avoid any misalignment.
Step 37

Install the steering knuckle with a hub in assembly.
Step 38

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle. Use a rubber mallet.

Step 39

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 40

Tighten the lower fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.+90°
Step 41

Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 42

Install the steering knuckle on the CV axle.

Step 43

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.

Step 44

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.+90°
Step 45

Install the fastening nut.

Step 46

Tighten the drive shaft nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 225 Nm torque.
Step 47

Attach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 48

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.

Step 49

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 50

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 nm torque.
Step 51

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 52

Install the brake disc.
Step 53

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 54.1

Install the brake caliper and fix it.

Step 54.2

Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
Step 55

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 56

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Treat the fasteners of the ball joint. Use copper grease.
Step 57

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 58

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 59

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 60

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 61

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 62

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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