Skoda OCTAVIA Workshop Manual page 64

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Front Suspension
Removing and installing drive
shafts
Special tools, testers and aids required
♦ Removal tool MP 6-425
♦ Torque wrench 75 ... 400 Nm,
e.g. V.A.G 1576
♦ Tightening angle wrench, e.g. V.A.G 1756
Removing
Notes:
♦ If the twelve-point nut is slackened, do not
apply a load on the wheel bearing. If the
weight of the vehicle is allowed to press on
the wheel bearing, it will suffer initial dam-
age and the life of the wheel bearing will be
reduced as a result.
♦ If it is necessary to remove a vehicle at which
the drive shaft has been removed, first of all
install an outer joint in place of the drive shaft
and tighten to 50 Nm to avoid the wheel bear-
ing being damaged.
Assignment and marking of drive shafts
⇒ Parts List.
- Take off wheel trim; pull off cap on light-alloy
wheels (hook included in tool kit).
- Jack up vehicle so that no load is pressing
on the front suspension.
- Slacken twelve-point nut.
- Take off wheel and raise vehicle.
- Remove noise insulation panel.
⇒ Engine, Mechanical Components; Repair
Group 10; Removing and installing engine
- Unbolt drive shaft from flange shaft/gearbox.
Note:
Mark installation position of the bolts -1- other-
wise the axle geometry must be checked.
K - Unscrew bolts -1-.
OCTAVIA
Edition 10.98
S00.5103.54.20