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How to change rear shock absorbers on Skoda Octavia 1Z5 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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How to change rear shock absorber on OCTAVIA (1Z5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. 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 1Z5. 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 1Z5. 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
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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.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the fasteners of the locker. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 9
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 10
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    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
  11. Step 11
    Replacing Shock Absorber on Skoda Octavia Mk2 Estate 2004 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  14. Step 14
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. AUTODOC recommends:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  17. Step 17
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    Pull down the suspension control arm. Take out the spring.
  18. Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 19
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  20. Step 20
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 21
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Skoda Octavia 1Z5 – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  22. Step 22
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  23. Step 23
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  24. Step 24
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a crowbar.
  25. Step 25
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  26. Step 26
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  27. Step 27
    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. 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
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  28. Step 29
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    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.
  29. Step 30
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  30. Step 31
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    Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  31. Step 32
    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
    Step 33
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  32. Step 34
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    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 1Z5
  33. Step 35
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  34. Step 36
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    Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  35. Step 37
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    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.
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