Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk2 > Axles, steering | Front suspension, drive shafts | Summary of components: assembly carrier, anti-roll bar, track control arm - aluminium assembly carrier | Removing and installing the anti-roll bar - aluminium assembly carrier LHD

Removing and installing the anti-roll bar - aluminium assembly carrier LHD - vehicles with left-hand drive

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Fixing device -T10096 -

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

t	Ball joint extractor -3287A-

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.

–	Lift the anti-roll bar -1- to the front via the console, -2- off the assembly carrier.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in the reverse order.

–	Install assembly carrier → Chapter.

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

Note

t	Coat the seal on the steering gear with lubricant before installing the steering gear, e.g. lubricating soap.

t	After positioning the steering gear on the drive shaft make sure the seal on the steering gear is not bent on the assembly plate and correctly seals the footwell opening. Otherwise this could cause water penetration and/or noise.

t	Make sure all sealing surfaces are clean.

–	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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