Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 1.8 T, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 2.0, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 2.8 V6, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 1.9 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 2.5 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 1.9 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 2.5 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 2.0 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 1.9 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 1.9 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 2.8 V6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for SUPERB (3U4) and other SKODA models
Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA SUPERB (3U4). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Torx bit T25
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA SUPERB (3U4). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – SKODA SUPERB (3U4) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 9
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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 10
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SKODA SUPERB (3U4)
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. Step 13
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  12. Step 14
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 15
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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.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA SUPERB (3U4). 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.
  15. Step 17
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  16. Step 18
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    Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
  17. Step 19
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  18. Step 20
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
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