Skoda Octavia II 2004 Workshop Manual page 71

When loosening and tightening, counterhold the propshaft on the
rear final drive.
– With the aid of a 2nd mechanic, press the engine/gearbox unit
forwards in -direction of arrow- and place a suitable wooden
wedge -A- (around 50 mm thick) between the assembly carrier
-B- and gearbox -C-.
– While doing so, remove the propshaft from the flange at the
four-wheel drive clutch (centering stud) on the rear final drive.
– Support propshaft with engine/gearbox jack , e.g. -V.A.G
1383A- .
Vehicles with aluminium assembly carrier
• In order to remove all the screws (4 pieces) of the cross mem‐
ber, the screw -arrow - for the holder of the retaining strap for
the heat shield of the fuel tank must be removed on the right
side of the vehicle. Carefully swivel down this heat shield when
removing the upper screw of the right cross member.
• The cross member is not fitted on vehicles with steel assembly
carrier.
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2. Final drive