How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.2 TSI Skoda Fabia 3
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA FABIA (NJ3) 1.0, SKODA FABIA (NJ3) 1.0, SKODA FABIA (NJ3) 1.2 TSI, SKODA FABIA (NJ3) 1.2 TSI, SKODA FABIA (NJ3) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA (NJ3) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA (NJ3) 1.4 TDI … View more

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Replacement: coil springs – SKODA FABIA (NJ3). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – SKODA FABIA (NJ3). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – SKODA FABIA (NJ3). Use the following procedure:
  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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SKODA FABIA (NJ3)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    Replacement: coil springs – SKODA FABIA (NJ3). Tip:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  10. Step 11
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    SKODA FABIA (NJ3) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the spring. Use a crowbar.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  17. Step 18
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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