Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk2 > Axles, steering | Front suspension, drive shafts | Assembly carrier, anti-roll bar, track control arm - assembly carrier made of steel sheet | Removing and installing the anti-roll bar - assembly carrier made of steel sheet LHD

Removing and installing the anti-roll bar - assembly carrier made of steel sheet LHD - vehicles with left-hand drive

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Fixing device -T10096- (smaller diameter)

t	Fixing device -T10452- (larger diameter)

t	Ball joint extractor -3287A-

t	Engine/gearbox jack, e.g. -V.A.G 1383/A-

Removing:

–	Lower the assembly carrier in the service position → Chapter.

–	For vehicles fitted with automatic headlight range control, remove the front left vehicle level sensor -G78- → Chapter.

–	Remove the heat shield -1- above the steering gear.

–	Unscrew screws for anti-roll bar tabs -1- and -2- from assembly carrier.

–	Remove the anti-roll bar -1- from the assembly carrier towards the front via the support for the assembly carrier.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in the reverse order.

–	Install assembly carrier → Anchor.

–	For vehicles fitted with automatic headlight range control, install the front left vehicle level sensor -G78- → Chapter.

–	Perform a test drive.

–	Check the steering wheel position during the test drive.

Note

If after the test drive and with the wheels pointing straight ahead the steering wheel is off straight, perform a chassis alignment → Chapter.

Tightening torques:

Anti-roll bar to assembly carrier

t	Use new screws

20 Nm + 90°

Coupling rod

t	Use new nuts!

t	Counterhold the internal serration of the pivot pin

65 Nm

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