Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6 LPG, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.8 TSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.9 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6 FSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 FSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TFSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.4, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI RS, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.8 TSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6 MultiFuel, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.4 TSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.2 TSI … View more

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Shock absorber

Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Drive socket # 16
                    
                      Drive socket # 17
                    
                      Drive socket # 18
                    
                      Drive socket # 21
                    
                      Torx bit T25
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Shock absorber socket #DD6
                    
                      Shock absorber socket #DD8
                    
                      Vice
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Tip:

Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Use the following procedure:

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: shock absorbers – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fasteners of the locker. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

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

Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
Step 11

Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
Step 14

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 15

Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Remove the support from under the arm.

Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). AUTODOC recommends:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 17

Pull down the suspension control arm. Take out the spring.
Step 18

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
Step 20

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Remove the fastening bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 22

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 23

Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
Step 24

Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a crowbar.
Step 25

Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 26

Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 27

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 28

Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
Step 29

Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket DD№8. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
Step 30

Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
Step 31

Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
Step 32

Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.

Step 33

Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 34

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3)
Step 35

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 36

Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 37

Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.+45°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 38

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 39

Install and tighten the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 40

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 41

Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 42

Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 43

Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
Step 44

Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 45

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. Use a crowbar.
Step 46

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 47

Adjust the position of the alignment bolt according to the mark.
Step 48

Screw in the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 49

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 50

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

Step 51

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 52

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 130 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 53

Screw in the fastener that connects the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
Step 54

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 55

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 56

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 57

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 58

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 59

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 60

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3)
Step 61

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 62

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 63

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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