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How to change rear coil springs on SKODA Fabia I Saloon (6Y3) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.9 TDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 16V, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 16V, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 2.0, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.2, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.2, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 16V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.9 TDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 16V, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 16V, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 2.0, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.2, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.2, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 16V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for FABIA Saloon (6Y3) and other SKODA models
Coil spring
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Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3). Tip from AUTODOC:
- Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
- Please note: all work on the car – SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Secure the rear axle beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 7Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 8Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: coil springs – SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
- Step 10Remove the spring.
- Step 11Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush.
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