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How to change rear suspension lower trailing arm 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 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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 … 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 – Control Arm for YETI (5L) and other SKODA models
Suspension arm
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Combination spanner #16
XZN socket bit # 6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Hammer
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – SKODA YETI (5L). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – SKODA YETI (5L). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – SKODA YETI (5L). AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 7Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 8Disconnect the transverse stabilizer fastener from the link. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Remove the retaining clip of the parking brake cable. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 10Undo the bracket attaching the parking brake cable to the trailing arm.
- Step 11Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 12Unscrew the fastener connecting the trailing arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 13Remove the arm.
- Step 14Unscrew the bracket fastening to the arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 15Remove the bracket from the arm.
- Step 16Fit the new suspension trailing arm into the bracket. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.+90°AUTODOC recommends:Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
- Step 17Install a new arm.
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