Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing steering joint (as of CW 12 2008) Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Ball joint extractor -3287A- Removing: –  Remove wheel.

–  Release fixing nuts -arrows-. –  Release track control arm from the screws of the steering joint.

–  Place the ball joint extractor as shown in the figure.   Note t  To protect the thread, screw the nut a couple of thread turns onto the steering joint. t  Risk of accident while the steering joint is being pressed out; observe: the ball joint extractor can fall off when loosening the steering joint. –  Push out the steering joint with the ball joint extractor. Installing:   Note t  Observe fitting position of the steering joints according to the marking. t  The castor changes if the fitting position of the steering joint is incorrect. t  Always fit new nuts for the drive shafts. Fitting position according to the identification on the steering joint: R -  means right L -  means left 3 -  means for vehicles with mechanical steering (is not available) 4 -  means for vehicles with power steering „arrow“ - shows in the direction of travel on vehicles with power steering

Left steering joint Designation „L4“ and „arrow“ designates the left steering joint for vehicle with power steering. R3 - marks the right steering joint for vehicle with mechanical steering (is not available).

Right steering joint Designation „R4“ and „arrow“ designates the right steering joint for vehicle with power steering. L3 - marks the left steering joint for vehicle with mechanical steering (is not available). –  Insert the steering joint into the wheel-bearing housing (to do so, pull the track control arm towards the bottom under the steering joint to be inserted).   Note t  Observe fitting position of the steering joints according to the marking. t  The castor changes if the fitting position of the steering joint is incorrect. –  Screw new nut onto the steering joint and tighten.    While doing this secure steering joint against spinning, so that the steering joint boot is not damaged.

–  Position the track control arm onto the steering joint and tighten nuts -arrows-. –  Install and tighten the front wheel.   Note It is necessary to perform a vehicle alignment in the event of → Chapter. –  Perform a test drive. –  Check the steering wheel position during the test drive.   Caution If after the test drive and with the front wheels pointing straight ahead the steering wheel is off straight, perform a chassis alignment → Chapter.

Tightening torques:

Steering joint to wheel-bearing housing t  Use new nut!	20 Nm + 90°
Steering joint to track control arm t  Use new nuts!	40 Nm + 45°
Wheel bolts	→ Chapter