Skoda OCTAVIA Workshop Manual page 157

OCTAVIA
Edition 06.05
S00.5103.68.20
Rear Wheel Suspension
- Fit socket nut with two extensions onto the
⊳
wheel bolt.
- Press extension slightly upwards -arrow- and
pull out screw -2-.
1 - Screw for top suspension arm - do not
slacken!
3 - Trailing arm
4 - Bottom suspension arm - do not remove!
5 - Top suspension arm
- Unscrew screw -2- from the assembly car-
⊳
rier.
- Unscrew bottom suspension arm -4- from
the assembly carrier.
Installing bottom suspension arm
Further installation occurs in reverse order.
The screw for bottom suspension arm must
only be tightened for a vehicle standing on
its wheels!
After installation inspect the wheel toe and
camber, if necessary adjust ⇒ page 44-1.
Tightening torques:
Suspension arm to trailing arm
Use new screws and nuts!
Suspension arm to assembly carrier
Use new screws and nuts!
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70 Nm + 90°
70 Nm + 90°
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