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How to change track rod end on SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.2, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.9 SDI, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.2, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.4, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.4, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.2, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.9 SDI, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.2, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.4, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.4, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) 1.4 … 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 – Track Rod End for Fabia I Praktik (6Y5) and other SKODA models
Track rod end
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Ball joint puller
Vernier caliper
Rubber mallet
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – SKODA FABIA Praktik. AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: track rod end – SKODA FABIA Praktik. Use the following procedure:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SKODA FABIA Praktik
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
- Step 8Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22.
- Step 9Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
- Step 10Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a rubber mallet.
- Step 11Screw the end out of the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #19.
- Step 12Treat the threaded part of the tie rod. Use copper grease.
- Step 13Screw on a new tie rod end.Replacement: track rod end – SKODA FABIA Praktik. AUTODOC experts recommend:While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
- Step 14Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
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