Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing rear suspension Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Engine/gearbox jack, e.g. -V.A.G 1383/A- t  Tensioning strap -T10038- t  Fixing device -T10096- Removing assembly carrier with its component parts:   Note The removal of the rear axle parts is carried out in the same way on both sides. –  Remove wheels. –  Remove coil springs → Chapter.

–  Disconnect the plug -1- on vehicles fitted with automatic headlight range control. –  Take the speed sensor out of the wheel bearing housing.

–  Release screw -arrow-.

For the version with the spring clip –  Slacken the spring clip -1- for the hand-brake cable. –  Press the lever -2- in the -direction of the arrow- and while doing so unhook the hand-brake cable -3-.

For the version with the spring bushing –  Press the lever -2- in the -direction of the arrow- and while doing so unhook the hand-brake cable -3-. –  Slacken the spring bushing -1- for the hand-brake cable from the bracket on the brake caliper. Continued for all versions –  Unscrew screw for hand brake cable holder from trailing arm.

–  Unclip speed sensor cable from bracket -1--arrows-.

–  Pull out the bracket for wiring -1- on both vehicle sides.

–  Remove brake calipers: Unscrew the fixing screws from the brake carrier while counterholding the guide bolt. –  Remove the brake caliper and e.g. secure with wire in such a way that the weight of the brake caliper does not burden or damage the brake hose.

–  Mark the installed position of the bracket on the body. –  Release screws -arrows-. –  Unhook the rear silencer from the retaining strap on the assembly carrier → Engine → Rep. gr.26.

–  Now lash the vehicle securely to the lift platform using tensioning straps -T10038-.   WARNING If the vehicle is not lashed, there is a risk of the vehicle toppling off the lift platform.

–  Position engine/gearbox jack e. g. -V.A.G 1383/A- with universal gearbox mount -V.A.G 1359/2- under the assembly carrier and secure it with tensioning strap.

–  Release screw -1- or -2- on both sides.   Note To provide a clearer illustration, only the left vehicle side is illustrated.

–  Fix the position of the assembly carrier using two fixing devices -T10096-; tighten to 20°Nm.   Note The fixing devices -T10096- must only be tightened to maximum 20 Nm as otherwise the fixing bolt thread becomes damaged. –  Unscrew the remaining two screws from the assembly carrier. –  Carefully lower assembly carrier to maximum 30 mm.   Note Ensure adequate clearance of brake and electric lines when lowering.

–  Unclip brake line -1--arrows-.   Note The fig. shows the assembly carrier from above and in the removed condition for purposes of clear presentation. –  Lowering assembly carrier with attached parts. Installing assembly carrier with its component parts: Installation occurs in reverse order to removal. Pay attention to the following: –  Perform chassis alignment → Chapter.

Tightening torques:

Mounting bracket on the body t  Use new screws!	50 Nm +45°
Assembly carrier to body t  Use new screws!	90 Nm + 90°
Shock absorber to wheel-bearing housing t  Tighten in unladen weight position! → Chapter	180 Nm
Brake caliper to brake carrier t  Use new self-locking screws!	35 Nm
Wheel speed sensor	8 Nm
Wheel bolts	120 Nm