How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.9 TDI SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5)
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Replacement: strut mount – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 16
Torx bit T25
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the right and left shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Both mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). Take the following steps:
  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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  7. Step 8
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    Secure the rear axle beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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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.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: strut mount – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
  18. Step 19
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  19. Step 20
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  20. Step 21
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
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