Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 LPG, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 FSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 FSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TFSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI RS, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 MultiFuel, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing / rear hub bearing on OCTAVIA (1Z5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for Octavia II Combi (1Z5) and other SKODA models

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Wheel bearing kit

Replacement: wheel bearing – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #15
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      XZN socket bit # 14
                    
                      XZN socket bit # 16
                    
                      Torx bit T30
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Impact screwdriver
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: wheel bearing – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Skoda Octavia 1Z5 car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 8

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Professionals recommend:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 10

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use XZN #14. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 14

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
Step 16

Remove the brake disc.
Step 17

Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC:
Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
Step 18

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use XZN #16. Use a tap wrench.
Step 19

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 20

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 21

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 22

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 23

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 24

Tighten the hub. Use XZN #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 180 Nm torque.+180°

Replacement: wheel bearing – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip:
The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 25

Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 26

Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use copper grease.
Step 27

Install the brake disc.
Step 28

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 nm torque.
Step 29

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 30

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 31

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use XZN #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 32

Install the brake pads.
Step 33

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 34

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 35

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 36

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Skoda Octavia 1Z5
Step 37

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 38

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 39

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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