Skoda OCTAVIA Workshop Manual page 99

OCTAVIA
Edition 04.00
S00.5103.58.20
Rear Suspension
Continued for all models:
- Support rear axle with gearbox lifter and adap-
ter, e.g. V.A.G 1383 A with V.A.G 1359/2.
K - Unscrew hexagon bolts -1- of the bonded
rubber bush and lower rear axle.
Installing
- Before inserting the rear axle, grease the kid-
ney-shaped cavities of the bonded rubber
bushes with assembly paste G 052 150 A2.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
Notes:
♦ When tightening the hexagon bolt of the
bonded rubber bush, the axle beam must be
in the horizontal position (unladen weight
condition).
♦ When installing the handbrake cables, pay
attention to Fitting location ⇒ page 46-18.
- Bleed brake system ⇒ from page 47-18.
- Inspect load-sensitive brake pressure regu-
lator, if fitted, and adjust if necessary ⇒ page
47-16.
After completing installation, it is necessary to
check the position of the steering wheel during
a road test.
If the steering wheel is not straight, carry out a
check of the wheel alignment!
Note:
After slackening or replacing the bearing
bracket, check total wheel toe of rear axle, and
align if necessary.
Tightening torques:
Shock absorber to body
Use new bolts!
Rear axle to bearing bracket
Use new nuts and bolts!
Bolts attaching brake lines
42
30 Nm + 90°
45 Nm + 90°
14 Nm
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