Skoda OCTAVIA Workshop Manual page 51

OCTAVIA
Edition 03.97
S00.5103.52.20
Front Suspension
Removing and installing
suspension strut and wheel
bearing housing
Special tools, testers and aids required
♦ Extractor MP 6-425
♦ Socket wrench bit waf 21 MP 6-427
♦ Expander 3424
♦ Torque wrench 75 ... 400 Nm,
e.g. V.A.G 1576
♦ Torquing angle wrench, e.g. V.A.G 1756
♦ Puller Matra V176
Removing
- Take off wheel trim; pull off cap of light alloy
wheels (hook for pulling off cap in tool kit).
- Raise vehicle sufficiently so that no load is
acting on the front suspension.
- Slacken twelve-point nut.
- Take off wheel and raise vehicle.
Note:
Mark fitting location of the bolts -1- otherwise
the suspension geometry has to be inspected.
K - Unscrew bolts -1-.
K - Press out drive shaft. Position tool as shown
in illustration for this step.
Note:
Ensure adequate clearance when pressing out
the drive shaft.
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