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How to change rear strut mount on SKODA Octavia I Box Body / Estate (1U5) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SKODA Octavia I Box Body / Estate (1U5) 1.9 TDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for Octavia I Box Body / Estate (1U5) and other SKODA models
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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
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:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5) - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. - Step 7
Remove the wheel arch cover. - Step 8
Secure the rear axle beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 9
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 10
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 11
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. - Step 12
Remove the shock absorber. - Step 13
Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 14
Grip the shock absorber in a vice. - Step 15
Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench. - Step 16
Release the vice and take out the shock absorber. - Step 17
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. - Step 18
Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber. - Step 19
Grip the shock absorber in a vice. - Step 20
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. - Step 21
Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
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