Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.6, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.8, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.9 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.6, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.9 SDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.9 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.8 T, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 2.0, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.4, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.4 16V, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.9 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.9 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1U. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Crow bar
Hammer
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1U. 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Skoda Octavia 1U – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 7
    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    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
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 10
    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
    Step 11
    Pull down the rear suspension beam. Use a crowbar.
    Step 12
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    Take out the spring.
  9. Step 13
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    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
    Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1U. Professionals recommend:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  10. Step 14
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    Install the rubber spacer on the new coil spring.
  11. Step 15
    Pull down the rear suspension beam. Use a crowbar.
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
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