How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 2.0 TDI 4x4 Skoda Yeti 5L
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How to change rear shock absorbers on SKODA YETI (5L) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA YETI (5L) 1.6 TDI, SKODA YETI (5L) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA YETI (5L) 2.0 TDI, SKODA YETI (5L) 1.2 TSI, SKODA YETI (5L) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA YETI (5L) 2.0 TDI, SKODA YETI (5L) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA YETI (5L) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA YETI (5L) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA YETI (5L) 1.4 TSI, SKODA YETI (5L) 1.6, SKODA YETI (5L) 1.2 TSI, SKODA YETI (5L) 1.4 TSI, SKODA YETI (5L) 1.4 TSI 4x4, SKODA YETI (5L) 2.0 TDI, SKODA YETI (5L) 2.0 TDI 4x4 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA YETI (5L). 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
Buy tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA YETI (5L). 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 YETI (5L). 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA YETI (5L). Tip from AUTODOC:
    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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    Clean the fasteners of the locker. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  13. Step 14
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA YETI (5L). AUTODOC recommends:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  16. Step 17
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    Pull down the suspension control arm. Take out the spring.
  17. Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 19
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  19. Step 20
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 21
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    SKODA YETI (5L) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  21. Step 22
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  22. Step 23
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  23. Step 24
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a crowbar.
  24. Step 25
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  25. 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.
  26. Step 27
    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – SKODA YETI (5L). 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.
  27. 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.
  28. Step 30
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  29. Step 31
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    Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  30. 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.
  31. 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 YETI (5L)
  32. Step 35
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  33. Step 36
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    Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  34. 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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