Skoda OCTAVIA Workshop Manual page 86

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Front Suspension
K - Take O-ring -arrow- out of groove.
- Mark fitting location of parts 1 ... 3.
1 - Joint
2 - Tripod star
3 - Drive shaft
Notes:
♦ If parts 1 ... 3 are not marked and are not re-
installed in their previous position when as-
sembled, this may result in noise problems
subsequently when driving.
♦ A waterproof felt pen is suitable for marking
the position of the parts.
- Hold joint tight and take drive shaft out of
the vice.
Ensure that the rollers do not slip off the
tripod star and fall onto the ground!
- Hold drive shaft with joint vertically and slowly
push back the joint with your other hand.
K - Clamp the drive shaft in a vice with protec-
tive jaws.
- Mark fitting location of the rollers -1- relative
to the tripod star -2- with a felt pen.
- Take off rollers -1- and place down on a clean
surface.
K - Remove circlip.
1 - Commercially available circlip pliers
OCTAVIA
Edition 12.98
S00.5103.55.20