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How to change track rod end on SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 1.5 TSI, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 2.0 TDi, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 2.0 TDi, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 1.0 TSI, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 2.0 TSI RS, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 1.4 TSI RS iV, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 1.5 TSI G-TEC, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 1.0 TSI e-TEC, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 1.6 SRE, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 2.0 TDI RS 4x4, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 2.0 TDI RS, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 1.5 TSI e-TEC, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 2.0 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) 1.4 TSI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for Octavia IV Saloon (NX3) and other SKODA models
Track rod end
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Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #22
Combination spanner #24
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – SKODA Octavia IV Limousine (NX3). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- 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 Octavia IV Limousine (NX3). Recommended sequence of steps:
- 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.Replacement: track rod end – SKODA Octavia IV Limousine (NX3). Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- 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 #24.
- Step 9Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 10Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
- Step 11Screw the end out of the tie rod.
- Step 12Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Screw on a new tie rod end.AUTODOC recommends: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.
- Step 15Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
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