Skoda Octavia II 2004 Workshop Manual page 43

Observe fitting location of the different collar screws.
Screw
M10 x 30 with small collar ar‐
row -A-
M10 x 45 with large collar
-arrow B-
– Align intermediate bearing in its elongated holes in such a way
that the propshaft or the intermediate bearing is not under ten‐
sion.
– Only screw down intermediate bearing after tightening the
propshaft.
– Screw the pendulum support with new screws -arrow B- and
-arrow C- onto the gearbox ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 10
– Install exhaust system and align free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.
gr. 26 .
– Install the noise insulation ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 50 .
Note
If droning noises occur while driving, the following must be
♦
observed.
Unscrew the propshaft with the flexible disk from the flange of
♦
the four-wheel drive clutch and screw on again offset by one
hole.
If the droning noises can still be heard, the propshaft must be
♦
screwed on once again offset to a hole.
Tightening torques:
⇒ "1.1.3 Summary of components - propshaft, Superb II",
page 20
1.3.4 Removing and installing propshaft, Yeti
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine/gearbox jack , e.g. -V.A.G 1383A-
♦ Thread repair set , e. g. -VAS 6024-
♦ Counterholder - T10172-
♦ Adapter - T10172/5-
Removing
• Work on the propshaft should be carried out on a two-pillar lift
platform.
• Before the removal, mark the position of all parts to each other.
Carry out the installation again in the same position, otherwise
the imbalance is too great, damages to the bearing and hum‐
ming noises could occur.
• Do not bend the propshaft, only store extended and transport.
• The front flexible disk on the propshaft and the corresponding
fixing screws are not available as a spare part. Thus in case
of damage, the entire propshaft must be replaced ⇒ Electronic
Catalogue of Original Parts .
Octavia II 2004 ➤ , Octavia II 2010 ➤ , Superb II 2008 ➤ , Superb II 20 ...
Fitting location
Propshaft on front final drive
-A-
Propshaft on rear final drive
-B-
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