How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.9 TDI Skoda Octavia Mk2
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.2 TSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.4 TSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6 MultiFuel, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.4, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6 FSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.4, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6 LPG … View more

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Professionals 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 OCTAVIA (1Z3). 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.
    Replacement: coil springs – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 12
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    Take out the spring.
  12. Step 13
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 14
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  14. Step 15
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    Install the fastening bolt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Adjust the position of the alignment bolt according to the mark.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    Replacement: coil springs – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
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