Skoda OCTAVIA Workshop Manual page 54

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Front Wheel Suspension
Tightening torque:
Suspension strut to suspension
strut dome
Use new nuts!
Coupling rod to suspension strut
Use new nuts!
Steering joint to track control arm
Use new screws and new lock
washer!
Brake caliper to wheel bearing housing
- Make sure when lowering the vehicle that
the wheels do not touch the ground.
The wheel bearing will be damaged if the wheel
bearings are burdened through the weight of the
vehicle. The working life of the wheel bearing
decreases through this.
- Operate brake (second mechanic required)
- Tighten new twelve-point nut with 225 Nm
and slacken half a turn.
- Turn wheel hub at least 90°.
- Tighten twelve-point nut:
Tightening torque
50 Nm and torque a further 60°
Note:
K ♦ It is recommended to use the torque wrench
V.A.G 1756 for tightening the twelve-point nut.
OCTAVIA
60 Nm
90 Nm
20 Nm + 90°
28 Nm
Edition 11.02
S00.5103.65.20