Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 LPG, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 FSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 FSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 FSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TFSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI RS, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 MultiFuel, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.2 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs / coil springs on OCTAVIA 1Z5 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. List of the 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 1Z5. AUTODOC recommends:

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 1Z5. 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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
Step 8

Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

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

Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
Step 11

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 12

Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a crowbar.
Step 13

Remove the support from under the arm. Use a crowbar.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 14

Pull down the suspension control arm. Take out the spring.
Step 15

Remove the rubber spring spacer.
Step 16

Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Install the rubber spacer on the new coil spring.
Step 18

Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
Step 19

Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. Use a crowbar.
Step 21

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 22

Adjust the position of the alignment bolt according to the mark.
Step 23

Screw in the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Remove the support from under the arm.

Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 25

Screw in the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
Step 26

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 27

Screw in the fastener that connects the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).

Step 28

Tighten the fastener connecting the suspension arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 29

Tighten the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 95 nm torque.
Step 30

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Skoda Octavia 1Z5 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 31

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 32

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 33

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Professionals recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 34

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Skoda Octavia 1Z5
Step 35

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 36

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 37

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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