Skoda Octavia II 2004 Workshop Manual page 27

– Loosen the screws -arrows- of the connections of the prop‐
shaft/rear final drive, but do not remove.
• When loosening and tightening the screw connections for the
propshaft, counterhold the parts with counterholder -
T10172A- or -T10172- with adapters - T10172/5- .
– Loosen the retaining clips -arrows- for the protection plate
-1- of the propshaft.
– Use the engine/gearbox jack to lower the pre-exhaust pipe
until the heat shield -1- of the propshaft can be removed to the
rear.
• The decoupling element of the pre-exhaust pipe should not be
bent or kinked by more than 10°.
• After removing the heat shield for the propshaft, bring the pre-
exhaust pipe back to its initial position.
– Unscrew the front fixing screws for the guide bearing of the
propshaft – only loosen the rear screws -arrows-.
• Loosen the rear screws -arrows- until the guide bearing of the
propshaft can be moved in the mount.
– Remove the noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Summary of components -
noise insulation .
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