How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.6 TDI Skoda Rapid NH3
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.2, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.6, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.6, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.2 LPG, SKODA Rapid Hatchback (NH3) 1.2 LPG … View more

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Replacement: coil springs – SKODA RAPID (NH3). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – SKODA RAPID (NH3). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 RAPID (NH3). Take the following steps:
  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 RAPID (NH3). Tip:
    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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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  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 tap wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – SKODA RAPID (NH3). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 12
    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 13
    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
    Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    SKODA RAPID (NH3) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  13. Step 16
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    Take out the spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – SKODA RAPID (NH3). AUTODOC recommends:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 19
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    Install the rubber spacer on the new coil spring.
  17. Step 20
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  18. Step 21
    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 22
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  19. Step 23
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    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
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