Skoda OCTAVIA Workshop Manual page 65

OCTAVIA
Edition 06.99
S00.5103.56.20
Front Suspension
K - Press out drive shaft. Position tool as shown
in the illustration for this step.
Notes:
♦ Ensure adequate clearance when pressing
out the drive shaft.
♦ The drive shaft must not hang down when it
is pressed out. Otherwise, the inner joint will
be damaged as a result of excessive flex-
ing.
- Take out drive shaft.
Note:
The step described below only requires to be
carried out on models with automatic gearbox.
K - Slacken gearbox supporting bolts -arrow- at
the subframe.
K - Use assembly iron to lever engine/gearbox
unit in direction of travel; the tripod drive shaft
can be taken out at the same time.
- Arrow points in direction of travel.
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