Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Install propshaft Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the following points: When re-installing, fit all parts of the propshaft marked to each other in the same position.

The gasket rings -arrow- in the flanges of the propshaft must not be damaged when removing and installing. In case of damaged gasket rings the propshaft must be replaced. –  Push propshaft horizontally onto the respective centering studs. Fitting position: Three protruding bushings at the angle gearbox flange or the Haldex coupling flange and propshaft flange grip into the location holes of the flexible disks.

–  Install the propshaft on the flange of the Haldex coupling and on the flange of the angle gearbox in such a way that the markings -arrows- are on the same line.

Observe fitting location of the different collar screws.

Collar screw with	Fitting location
small collar -arrow A- (M10 x 30)	Propshaft on front final drive -A-
large collar -arrow B- (M10 x 45)	Propshaft on rear final drive -B-

–  Align intermediate bearing in its elongated holes in such a way that the propshaft or the intermediate bearing is not under tension.

For vehicles Superb II –  Only screw down intermediate bearing after tightening the propshaft -arrows-. –  Install the heat shield below the propshaft. For vehicles Octavia II and Yeti

When screwing the heat shield -2- with the intermediate bearing make sure that the screws -1- are within the four centering tabs. –  Only screw down intermediate bearing after tightening the propshaft -arrows-. For all vehicles

–  Screw the pendulum support with new screws -arrow B- and -arrow C- onto the gearbox → Engine; Rep. gr.10   Note t  As of production date 28.05. 07, the threaded inserts are located in the bolt-holes for the pendulum support (e.g. „Heli-Coil“).

t  Distinguishing feature: Shoulder at first thread turn -arrow-. t  Pay attention to the corresponding fixing screws and the tightening torque for the pendulum support → Engine; Rep. gr.10. –  Install exhaust system and align free of stress → Engine; Rep. gr.26. –  Install the noise insulation → Body Work; Rep. gr.50.   Note t  If droning noises occur while driving, the following must be observed. t  Unscrew the propshaft with the flexible disk from the flange of the Haldex coupling and screw on again offset to a hole. t  If the droning noises can still be heard, the propshaft must be screwed on once again offset to a hole.

Tightening torques of vehicles Octavia II and Yeti

Component	Nm
Intermediate bearing to body	→ Chapter
Propshaft to rear final drive	→ Chapter
Propshaft to angle gearbox	→ Chapter

Tightening torques of vehicles Superb II

Component	Nm
Intermediate bearing to body	→ Chapter
Propshaft to rear final drive	→ Chapter
Propshaft to angle gearbox	→ Chapter