Page 1 Service Workshop Manual Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering Edition 01.2015 Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A. S. ŠKODA AUTO A. S. does not guarantee or accept any liability with respect to the correctness of information in this document.
Page 2 Service List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups R e p a i r G r o u p 00 - Technical data 40 - Front suspension 42 - Rear suspension 44 - Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry 48 - Steering Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Contents 00 - Technical data ........... .
Page 4 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Clamp the clamp on the tripod joint and outer joint ......121 42 - Rear suspension .
Page 5 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Repairing steering box ........... . 214 Adjusting steering box .
Page 6 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A. S. ŠKODA AUTO A. S. does not guarantee or accept any liability with respect to the correctness of information in this document.
Page 7: Technical Data
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 00 – Technical data Safety instructions (SRL000776; Edition 01.2015) ⇒ “1.1 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with a start/ stop system”, page 1 ⇒ “1.2 Safety precautions during road tests in which testing and measuring equipment is used”, page 1...
Page 8: Safety Precautions When Working On The Assembly Carrier
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Safety precautions when working on the assembly carrier ♦ Welding and straightening work is not allowed on the bearing and wheel control components of the wheel suspension. ♦ Always replace the self-locking screws and nuts.
Page 9: Repair Instructions
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Repair instructions ⇒ “2.1 Leaks on shock absorbers”, page 3 ⇒ “2.2 Noises on shock absorbers”, page 3 ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting the removed shock absorber”, page 4 ⇒ “2.4 Steering gear”, page 5 ⇒...
Page 10: Inspecting The Removed Shock Absorber
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Note In the event of complaints about noises interpreted as knocking or cracking noises, always first perform a test drive with the cus‐ tomer to determine where, when and how these noises occur (preferably on a bumpy dry road).
Page 11: Steering Gear
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Steering gear ♦ Thoroughly clean all unions and the adjacent areas before disconnecting. ♦ When installing the steering gear, ensure the dowel sleeves are correctly located between the console and steering gear.
Page 12 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 and jack must be located in the position prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer. Rubber-metal bearings can be twisted only to a limited extent. Therefore the axle components with rubber-metal bearings must be put in a position before tightening, which corresponds to the position while driving.
Page 13 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 The tightening of the related screw must only be performed, if the measured dimension -a- between the wheel hub centre and the lower edge of the wheel house is achieved before commencing work.
Page 14: Assessing Accident Vehicles
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Assessing accident vehicles ⇒ “3.1 Checklist for assessing the chassis of accident vehicles”, page 8 Checklist for assessing the chassis of accident vehicles Hidden chassis damage may remain when repairing the loading bearing parts and wheel suspension parts on accident vehicles.
Page 15 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Entire vehicle Check other vehicle systems, e.g. ♦ Brake system including ABS ♦ Check the exhaust system and occupant protection, perform a visual inspection and check for proper operation. For check values, settings and notes, refer to the appropriate re‐...
Page 16: Technical Data
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Technical data ⇒ “4.1 Steering”, page 10 Steering Steering system: Electro-mechanical power steering (Column-Electrically Powered Steering - C-EPS) Steering gear: Rack pinion - steering pinion (input shaft) Steering-wheel turns between end positions of the...
Page 17: Front Suspension
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 40 – Front suspension Front axle ⇒ “1.1 Overview - front axle”, page 11 Overview - front axle Note Welding and straightening work is not allowed on the bearing and wheel control components of the wheel ♦...
Page 18: Assembly Carrier
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Assembly carrier ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 ⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing assembly carrier without steering gear”, page 14 ⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing the anti-roll bar”, page 18 ⇒...
Page 19 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 1 - Assembly carrier ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “2.2 Removing and in‐ stalling assembly carrier without steering gear”, page 14 ❑ Assignment ⇒ Electron‐ ic Catalogue of Original Parts 2 - Screw ❑...
Page 20: Removing And Installing Assembly Carrier Without Steering Gear
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 ❑ 20 Nm + 90° 13 - Screw ❑ Replace after disassembly ❑ 70 Nm + 180° 14 - Self-locking nut ❑ Replace after disassembly ❑ 20 Nm + 90°...
Page 21 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 ♦ Extractor - 3283 A- or -MP6-425 (3283)- ♦ Polycarbamide grease - G 052 142 A2- Removing Note Before commencing work, determine the measurement -a- ⇒ “2.4 Nominal values for the axle alignment”, page 172 –...
Page 22 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Note The tightening of the screw for steering joint and assembly ♦ carrier can be performed, if the dimension -a- is maintained (vehicle in unladen condition - unladen weight position) ⇒...
Page 23 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques Power-steering gear to assembly carrier ⇒ “3.1 Summary of components - steering gear”, page 204 ♦ Use new screws! Assembly carrier to body ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 ♦...
Page 24: Removing And Installing The Anti-Roll Bar
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing the anti-roll bar Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Engine/gearbox jack with adapter , e.g. -V.A.G 1383/A- with - V.A.G 1359/2- ♦ Wooden insert 490 x 270 x 50 mm for adapter - V.A.G 1359/2- ♦...
Page 25 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Screw out the left and right nuts -1-. – Pull out left and right coupling rod -3- from stabilizer -2-. – Unscrew the screws -arrows- and tie up the power-steering gear e.g with wire (attach), so that it maintains its position.
Page 26 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew left screw -1- for assembly carrier -4-, screw in a fix‐ ing bolt from -T10486/1- and tighten to 20 Nm. – Unscrew right screw -1- for assembly carrier (not shown in figure), screw in a fixing bolt from -T10486/1- and tighten to 20 –...
Page 27 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Insert screws -arrows- and tighten by hand. – Raise assembly carrier until the assembly carrier touches the body. – Tighten screws -arrows- of power steering gear/assembly car‐ rier to specified tightening torque and remove attachment (suspension) of the power steering gear.
Page 28 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Insert left and right coupling rod -3- into the stabilizer -2-. – Screw in the left and right nut -1- and tighten. – Install spring washer for exhaust system to assembly carrier.
Page 29 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques Power-steering gear to assembly carrier ⇒ “3.1 Summary of components - steering gear”, page 204 ♦ Use new screws! Assembly carrier to body ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 ♦...
Page 30: Replace Assembly Bracket
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Replace assembly bracket Removing – Remove right drive shaft from the gearbox and tie up ⇒ “6.2 Removing and installing drive shaft”, page 84 – Remove the screws -arrows- on both sides.
Page 31: Fixing The Assembly Carrier
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew nut -1- from coupling rod -3-. – Pull out coupling rod -3- from the anti-roll bar -2-. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence. Tightening torques Nut for coupling rod to suspension ⇒...
Page 32 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew the plastic nuts -arrows-. – Remove foot rest -1- and cover for universal joint of the steer‐ ing column -2-. Continued for all vehicles – Unscrew screw -1-.
Page 33 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Screw out the left and right nuts -1-. – Pull out left and right coupling rod -3- from stabilizer -2-. – Swivel the anti-roll bar upwards. – Insert wooden insert -1- in the adapter , e. g. -V.A.G 1359/2- .
Page 34 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew left screw -1- for assembly carrier -4-, screw in a fix‐ ing bolt from -T10486/1- and tighten to 20 Nm. – Unscrew right screw -1- for assembly carrier (not shown in figure), screw in a fixing bolt from -T10486/1- and tighten to 20 –...
Page 35 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew fixing bolt -1- from -T10486/1- the left, screw in new bolt and tighten to the recommended tightening torque. – Unscrew fixing bolt -1- of -T10486/1- from the right (shown in figure), screw in new bolt and tighten to the recommended tightening torque.
Page 36 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Slide universal joint -1- (against the -direction of arrow-) onto the input shaft of the power-steering gear. – Unscrew bolt -arrow-. Left-hand drive – Screw in plastic nuts -arrow-.
Page 37 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Specified torques Assembly carrier to body ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 ♦ Use new screws! Support to body ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 ♦...
Page 38: Lower Assembly Carrier
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Lower assembly carrier Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Engine/gearbox jack with adapter , e.g. -V.A.G 1383/A- with - V.A.G 1359/2- ♦ Wooden insert 490 x 270 x 50 mm for adapter - V.A.G 1359/2- ♦...
Page 39 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew screw -1-. – Remove the universal joint (in the direction of the arrow) from the input shaft of the power-steering gear. – Unhook spring washer for exhaust system to assembly carrier.
Page 40 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Insert wooden insert -1- in the adapter , e. g. -V.A.G 1359/2- . – Support the assembly carrier with engine/gearbox jack with adapter. Note Note the following work steps and absolutely ensure that you ♦...
Page 41 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew left screw -1- for assembly carrier -4-, screw in a fix‐ ing bolt of -T10486/1- and tighten to 20 Nm. – Unscrew right screw -1- for assembly carrier (not shown in figure), screw in a fixing bolt from -T10486/1- and tighten to 20 –...
Page 42 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew fixing bolt -1- from -T10486/1- the left, screw in new bolt and tighten to the recommended tightening torque. – Unscrew fixing bolt -1- of -T10486/1- from the right (shown in figure), screw in new bolt and tighten to the recommended tightening torque.
Page 43 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Slide universal joint -1- (against the -direction of arrow-) onto the input shaft of the power-steering gear. – Unscrew bolt -arrow-. Left-hand drive – Screw in plastic nuts -arrow-.
Page 44 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Specified torques Assembly carrier to body ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 ♦ Use new screws! Support to body ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 ♦...
Page 45: Suspension Strut
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Suspension strut ⇒ “3.1 Summary of components - suspension strut”, page 39 ⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing the suspension strut”, page 40 ⇒ “3.3 Repairing suspension strut”, page 45 Summary of components - suspension strut Note The figure represents the wheel-bearing housing for disc brake FS-III.
Page 46: Removing And Installing The Suspension Strut
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 ❑ replace after each removal 12 - Suspension strut bearing 13 - Axial grooved ball bearing 14 - Spring plate 15 - Coil spring ❑ check colour coding ❑ The surface of the spring coils must not be damaged ❑...
Page 47 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Screw up nut -1- sufficiently so that the ball joint extractor is supported on the nut. – Use ball joint extractor to remove track rod with track rod end -2- from the steering arm.
Page 48 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Tighten the nut to the specified tightening torque. – Install plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, exte‐ rior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Dash panel; installing and removing plenum chamber cover .
Page 49 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Mount the coupling rod on the suspension strut and tighten -arrow B-. – Release nuts -arrows- and remove the bottom steering arm from the steering joint. – Install the outer joint of the drive shaft into the wheel-bearing housing ⇒...
Page 50 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques: Suspension strut to suspension strut bush ⇒ “3.1 Summary of components - suspension strut”, page 39 ♦ Use new nut! Wheel-bearing housing to suspension strut ⇒ “3.1 Summary of components - suspension strut”, page 39 ♦...
Page 51: Repairing Suspension Strut
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Repairing suspension strut Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Spring tensioning device , e.g. -V.A.G 1752/1 - ♦ Spring holder , e.g. -V.A.G 1752/7- ♦ Shock absorber set - T10001-...
Page 52 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torque: Nut for suspension strut bearing on piston rod ⇒ “3.1 Summary of components - suspension strut”, page 39 ♦ Use new nut! Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A.
Page 53: Bottom Track Control Arm, Steering Joint
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Bottom track control arm, steering joint ⇒ “4.1 Summary of components - Lower track control arm. steer‐ ing joint”, page 47 ⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing the lower track control arm”, page ⇒...
Page 54: Removing And Installing The Lower Track Control Arm
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 8 - Nut ❑ Replace after disassembly ❑ ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 9 - Screw ❑ Replace after disassembly ❑ ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 10 - Track control arm ❑...
Page 55 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew screw -arrow 1- and screw with nut -arrow 2-. – Release track control arm from the screws of the steering joint. – Take the track control arm out of the assembly carrier.
Page 56 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques: Track control arm to assembly carrier ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 ♦ Use new screws and nuts! ♦ Tighten in unladen weight position ⇒ “2.8 Raise wheel bearing in unladen state on vehicles with coil springs”, page 5 Steering joint to track control arm ⇒...
Page 57: Inspecting The Steering Joint
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Inspecting the steering joint Note For these two tests no “play” may be felt or be visible. ♦ Observe the steering joint during the tests. ♦ Take into account possible wheel bearing play or “play” in top ♦...
Page 58 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Position the ball joint extractor as shown in the figure. Note To protect the thread, screw the nut a couple of thread turns ♦ onto the steering joint. Consider the risk of accident when pressing out the steering ♦...
Page 59 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 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 steer‐ ing (is not available) –...
Page 60 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques: Steering joint to wheel-bearing housing ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 ♦ Use new nut! Steering joint to track control arm ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 ♦...
Page 61: Replacing The Rubber-Metal Bearing For Lower Track Control Arm
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Replacing the rubber-metal bearing for lower track control arm Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Pressure plate - MP3-406 (VW 401)- ♦ Pressure plate - MP3-407 (VW 402)- ♦ Pipe section - MP3-414 (VW 516)- ♦...
Page 62 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Fitting position of rear bearing for track control arm – The marking -2- of the rubber-metal bearing must be posi‐ tioned to one axle with the marking -1- on the track control arm.
Page 63: The Wheel Bearing
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 The wheel bearing ⇒ “5.1 Summary of components - Wheel bearing”, page 57 ⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing wheel bearing housing”, page 58 ⇒ “5.3 Removing and installing wheel-bearing unit”, page 63...
Page 64: Removing And Installing Wheel Bearing Housing
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 11 - Twelve-point nut ❑ replace after each removal ❑ 50 Nm + 45° ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing nuts for drive shaft ”, page 107 ❑...
Page 65 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Remove wheel. – Remove twelve-point nut for securing the drive shaft ⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing nuts for drive shaft ”, page 107 – Remove nut -1-. – Pull out coupling rod -3- from the anti-roll bar -2-.
Page 66 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Separate the screwed connection wheel-bearing housing/sus‐ pension strut -arrow-. – Insert the spreader - 3424- in the slot on the wheel-bearing housing. – Turn the spreader - 3424- with ratchet 90° and remove ratchet.
Page 67 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Tighten the screwed connection wheel-bearing housing/sus‐ pension strut with a new nut -arrow-. – Install track rod with track rod end into the steering arm and tighten. – Install brake caliper in reverse order to removal depending on brake caliper type and tighten.
Page 68 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques: Wheel-bearing housing to suspension strut ⇒ “5.1 Summary of components - Wheel bearing”, page 57 ♦ Use new screws and nuts! Twelve-point nut for securing the drive shaft to wheel hub ⇒...
Page 69: Removing And Installing Wheel-Bearing Unit
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing wheel-bearing unit Note The special tools, test and measuring equipment as well as aids required for removing and installing the wheel bearing housing of chassis with the FS-III as well as FN3 brake are identical.
Page 70 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Screw out nut for track-rod ends -1- sufficiently so that the ball joint extractor is supported on the nut. Note To protect the thread, screw the nut a couple of thread turns ♦...
Page 71 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Insert the side door removal tool -3- between the wheel-bear‐ ing housing and the wheel hub as support for the assembly device -2-. – Pull the wheel hub with wheel bearing out of the wheel-bearing housing.
Page 72 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Note Figure S40-0180 shows the wheel bearing housing for the ♦ chassis with the FS-III brake. The procedure for cleaning and greasing the holes on wheel bearing housings for a chassis with FS-II or C54 brakes is similar to that on a chassis with an FS-III brake.
Page 73 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew nuts -arrows- and remove bottom track control arm from the steering joint. – Insert the outer joint of the drive shaft into the wheel-bearing housing ⇒ “6.2 Removing and installing drive shaft”, page 84 –...
Page 74 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques: Cover plate to wheel-bearing housing ⇒ “5.1 Summary of components - Wheel bearing”, page 57 Screw of brake disc to wheel hub with wheel bearing ⇒ “5.1 Summary of components - Wheel bearing”, page 57 Twelve-point nut for securing the drive shaft to wheel hub ⇒...
Page 75: Drive Shaft
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Drive shaft ⇒ “6.1 Summary of components - drive shaft”, page 69 ⇒ “6.2 Removing and installing drive shaft”, page 84 ⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing nuts for drive shaft ”, page 107 ⇒...
Page 76 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 1 - Twelve-point nut ❑ Removing and installing fixing nut of drive shaft ⇒ “6.3 Removing and in‐ stalling nuts for drive shaft ”, page 107 ❑ replace after each re‐...
Page 77 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 13 - Open warm-type clamp ❑ replace ❑ tensioning ⇒ “6.8 Clamp the clamp on the tripod joint and outer joint”, page 121 14 - Tripod spider with rollers ❑ Chamfer -arrow- points towards the drive shaft serration 15 - Circlip ❑...
Page 78 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 6.1.2 Summary of components - drive shaft with inner tripod joint AAR2600i Note Assignment of the drive shafts ⇒ electronic catalogue of original parts ♦ Grease the joint if necessary, when replacing the joint boot.
Page 79 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 9 - Open warm-type clamp ❑ replace ❑ tensioning ⇒ “6.8 Clamp the clamp on the tripod joint and outer joint”, page 121 10 - Drive shaft ❑ Assignment ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts 11 - Open warm-type clamp ❑...
Page 80 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 6.1.3 Summary of components - drive shaft with tripod joint AAR2600i (screwed inner joint) Note Assignment of the drive shafts ⇒ electronic catalogue of original parts ♦ Grease the joint if necessary, when replacing the joint boot.
Page 81 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 ❑ insert in the shaft groove 10 - Open warm-type clamp ❑ for tripod joint ❑ always replace ❑ tensioning ⇒ “6.8 Clamp the clamp on the tripod joint and outer joint”, page 121 11 - Joint boot for tripod joint ❑...
Page 82 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 6.1.4 Summary of components - drive shaft with tripod joint AAR2000i Note Assignment of the drive shafts ⇒ electronic catalogue of original parts ♦ Grease the joint if necessary, when replacing the joint boot.
Page 83 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 9 - Open warm-type clamp ❑ replace ❑ tensioning ⇒ “6.8 Clamp the clamp on the tripod joint and outer joint”, page 121 10 - Drive shaft ❑ Assignment ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts 11 - Open warm-type clamp ❑...
Page 84 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 6.1.5 Summary of components - Drive shaft with CV joint VL100 Note Assignment of the drive shafts ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts . ♦ Grease the joint if necessary, when replacing the joint boot.
Page 85 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 8 - Gasket ❑ The adherend must be free of grease and oil ❑ replace after each removal ❑ Pull off protective foil and stick in joint ❑ Assignment ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts 9 - Circlip ❑...
Page 86 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Grease quality and grease quantity Note The outer joints of the drive shaft are filled with grease for op‐ ♦ erating at normal temperatures, e.g. -N 052 738 A0- .
Page 87 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 ❑ Assignment ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts 8 - Open warm-type clamp ❑ replace after each removal ❑ tensioning ⇒ “6.8 Clamp the clamp on the tripod joint and outer joint”, page 121...
Page 88 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Grease quality and grease quantity Note The outer joints of the drive shaft are filled with grease for op‐ ♦ erating at normal temperatures, e.g. -N 052 738 A0- .
Page 89 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 5 - Thrust ring 6 - Disc spring 7 - Open warm-type clamp ❑ replace ❑ tensioning ⇒ “6.8 Clamp the clamp on the tripod joint and outer joint”, page 121 8 - Joint boot for the joint ❑...
Page 90: Removing And Installing Drive Shaft
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing drive shaft ⇒ “6.2.1 Removing and installing inner drive shaft with tripod joint TS1800”, page 84 ⇒ “6.2.2 Installing and removing drive shaft with tripod joint AAR2000i/AAR2600i (driven into the gearbox)”, page 88 ⇒...
Page 91 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew the nuts -arrows-. – Unhook steering joint out of the steering joint. – Discharge gearbox oil -arrow- ⇒ Rep. gr. 34 ; Gearbox oil; draining and filling gearbox oil .
Page 92 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Before using the extractor - 3283 A- ensure that the thrust piece -1- is inserted. – Attach the extractor - 3283 A oder MP6-425 (3283)- -1- to the wheel hub using two wheel screws.
Page 93 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Make sure that deflector ring -1- is clipped completely onto outer joint. Note The lugs of deflector ring -1- must face towards outer joint. ♦ Deflector ring -1- must lie on contact surface of outer joint ♦...
Page 94 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 6.2.2 Installing and removing drive shaft with tripod joint AAR2000i/AAR2600i (driven into the gearbox) Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Wedge - T10161- ♦ Cap - T10381- ♦ Used oil collector and extractor - VAS 6622- ♦...
Page 95 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Insert wedge - T10161- -1- between gearbox housing and tri‐ ple roller joint. – Press inner joint with a knock from a hammer onto the wedge - T10161- out of the gearbox.
Page 96 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Turn the screw -2- and press out the drive shaft from the wheel hub. Installing Remove possible paint and/or corrosion residue from the thread and the serration of the outer joint.
Page 97 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Screw the steering joint to the track control arm with new nuts -arrows-. Use new nuts! Make sure the boot is neither damaged nor twisted. – Filling gearbox oil⇒ Rep. gr. 34 ; Gearbox oil; draining and filling gearbox oil .
Page 98 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew driveshaft from the flange shaft of the gearbox -arrows-. – Unscrew the nuts -arrows-. – Remove track control arm from steering joint. – Swivel out the wheel-bearing housing with the suspension strut and simultaneously remove drive shaft from flange shaft and from wheel-bearing housing.
Page 99 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Attach the extractor - 3283 A oder MP6-425 (3283)- -1- to the wheel hub using two wheel screws. Therefore, the following order must be observed. – Tighten the knurled nut -1- by hand.
Page 100 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Position the track control arm onto the steering joint of the wheel bearing housing and tighten the nuts -arrows-. – Tighten new twelve-point nut for securing the drive shaft ⇒...
Page 101 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques Drive shaft to flange shaft - gearbox ⇒ “6.1.3 Summary of components - drive shaft with tripod joint AAR2600i (screwed ♦ Pre-tighten all screws crosswise up to 10 Nm and subsequently tighten cross‐...
Page 102 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 6.2.4 Removing and installing drive shaft with CV joint VL100 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Extractor - MP6-425 (3283)- ♦ Polycarbamide grease - G 052 142 A2- Removing –...
Page 103 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Before using the extractor - 3283 A- ensure that the thrust piece -1- is inserted. – Attach the extractor - 3283 A oder MP6-425 (3283)- -1- to the wheel hub using two wheel screws.
Page 104 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Screw the drive shaft onto the flange shaft of the gearbox and tighten screws -arrows- crosswise to 10 Nm. – Secure the outer joint of the drive shaft with a new twelve-point nut.
Page 105 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques Drive shaft to flange shaft - gearbox ⇒ “6.1.5 Summary of components - Drive shaft with CV joint VL100”, page 78 ♦ Pre-tighten all screws crosswise up to 10 Nm and subsequently tighten crosswise to final torque: ♦...
Page 106 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 6.2.5 Removing and installing drive shaft with CV joint VL107 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Extractor - MP6-425 (3283)- ♦ Polycarbamide grease - G 052 142 A2- Removing –...
Page 107 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Before using the extractor - 3283 A- ensure that the thrust piece -1- is inserted. – Attach the extractor - 3283 A oder MP6-425 (3283)- -1- to the wheel hub using two wheel screws.
Page 108 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Screw the drive shaft onto the flange shaft of the gearbox and tighten screws -arrows- crosswise to 10 Nm. – Secure the outer joint of the drive shaft with a new twelve-point nut.
Page 109 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques Drive shaft to flange shaft - gearbox ⇒ “6.1.6 Summary of components - Drive shaft with CV joint VL107”, page 80 ♦ Pre-tighten all screws crosswise up to 10 Nm and subsequently tighten crosswise to final torque: ♦...
Page 110 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 6.2.6 Removing and installing drive shaft with CV joint remote VL107 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Wedge - T10161- ♦ Used oil collector and extractor - VAS 6622- ♦...
Page 111 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Press inner joint -1- with a knock from a hammer onto the wedge -2- out of the gearbox. – Remove drive shaft from gearbox. – Pull the drive shaft out of the wheel hub, and place down.
Page 112 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Turn the screw -2- and press out the drive shaft from the wheel hub. Installing Remove possible paint and/or corrosion residue from the thread and the serration of the outer joint.
Page 113: Removing And Installing Nuts For Drive Shaft
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Screw the steering joint to the track control arm with new nuts -arrows-. Use new nuts! Make sure the boot is neither damaged nor twisted. – Installing and tightening the wheel.
Page 114 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Slacken the nut -arrow- by max. 90° on the vehicle while it is standing on its wheels, otherwise the wheel bearing may be damaged. If the wheel is removed, also slacken the wheel bolts.
Page 115 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques: Twelve-point nut for securing the drive shaft to wheel hub 50 Nm + 45° ♦ Use new nut! ♦ Do not grease thread of the outer joint of the drive shaft.
Page 116: Removing And Installing Heat Shield For Drive Shaft
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing heat shield for drive shaft Removing – Unscrew bolts -1-. – Remove heat shield for driveshaft Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence. Tightening torques...
Page 117 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Pull constant velocity joint from drive shaft with puller - T10382- and multi-purpose tool - MP3-419- . Puller plate - T10382/1- Spindles - T10382/2- Driving on outer constant velocity joint –...
Page 118 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening new clamp on the smaller diameter – Position clamp tensioner - V.A.G 1682- as shown in diagram. Make sure the cutting edges of the pliers are positioned in the corners -arrows B- of the open warm-type clamp.
Page 119 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Remove circlip -1-. – Pull triple roller star -1- off drive shaft using a three arm puller -2-. – Remove the joint boot from the shaft. – Clean the shaft, the joint part and the slot for the gasket ring.
Page 120 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Drive triple roller star -1- onto drive shaft using thrust piece - T10421- -2-. – Insert new circlip -1-, ensuring that it is seated correctly. – Press half the drive shaft grease from the repair kit into the triple roller joint.
Page 121 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Set puller - T10382- up so that smooth side of puller plate - T10382/1- points to spindles - T10382/2- . – Assemble puller - T10382- complete with multi-purpose tool - MP3-419- .
Page 122 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening new clamp on the smaller diameter – Position clamp tensioner - V.A.G 1682- as shown in diagram. Make sure the cutting edges of the pliers are positioned in the corners -arrows B- of the open warm-type clamp.
Page 123 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Remove the inner CV joint of the drive shaft: – Open warm-type clamp. – Remove joint boot from CV joint with drift. – Remove the circlip from the drive shaft.
Page 124: Inspecting Outer Cv Joint
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Inspecting outer CV joint Disassembling and inspecting the outer CV joint: Disassemble the joint to replace badly soiled grease or if the con‐ tact surfaces of the balls must be inspected for wear and damage.
Page 125: Inspecting Inner Cv Joint
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Turn the hub segment in opening of the cage. – Tilt hub out of the cage. Note The 6 balls of each joint belong to a tolerance group. Inspect ♦...
Page 126 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Tilt the ball hub out of the ball cage over the ball bearing track -arrows-. – Inspect the joint part, ball hub, ball cage and balls for small broken out depressions (pitting = point corrosion) and seizing marks.
Page 127: Clamp The Clamp On The Tripod Joint And Outer Joint
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Lock the hub with the balls into position by exerting consider‐ able pressure on the cage -arrow-. Inspecting the operation of the CV joint: The CV joint is correctly assembled if the ball hub can be rolled by hand up and down the entire linear compensation.
Page 128 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Apply tensioning pliers , e.g. -V.A.G 1682 A- , as shown Make sure the cutting edges of the pliers are positioned in the cor‐ ners -arrows B- of the warm-type clamp.
Page 129: Rear Suspension
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 42 – Rear suspension Rear axle ⇒ “1.1 Overview - rear axle ”, page 123 ⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing rear axle”, page 124 Overview - rear axle ⇒ “2.1.1 Summary of compo‐...
Page 130: Removing And Installing Rear Axle
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 ⇒ “4.1.1 Summary of compo‐ nents - wheel bearing - drum brake”, page 153 ⇒ “4.1.2 Summary of compo‐ nents - wheel bearing - disc brake”, page 155 Removing and installing rear axle Protected by copyright.
Page 131 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Note Bolts on running gear components with bonded rubber bushes may be tightened only when the component is in the unladen po‐ sition (unladen state) - do not load vehicle ⇒...
Page 132 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Pull hand-brake cables -2- in the direction of the arrow out of the guide tube -1-. – Release the clamp -3- from the brake line holder (right side). Remove the brake line holder on the left side from the body.
Page 133 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Insert wooden block -A- into attachment , e. g. -V.A.G 1359/2- . – Support the rear axle with engine/gearbox jack with adapter. – Secure the rear axle with tensioning strap at engine/gearbox jack-adapter.
Page 134 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Insert axle in the brackets and screw in the screws and nuts -1- and do not tighten yet. – Fit screws at the bottom shock absorber mounting and do not tighten yet.
Page 135 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques: Brake line to brake hose ⇒ Brake systems; Rep. gr. 46 ; rear wheel brake; Summary of components - rear wheel brake Shock absorber to rear axle ⇒ “3.1 Summary of components - Suspension strut/shock absorber, spring”, page ♦...
Page 136: Axle Body
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Axle body ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- axle beam”, page 130 ⇒ “2.2 Rubber-metal bearing for axle beam ”, page 136 Summary of components- axle beam ⇒ “2.1.1 Summary of components - axle beam - drum brake”, page 130 ⇒...
Page 137 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 1 - Axle body ❑ Assignment ⇒ Electron‐ ic Catalogue of Original Parts ❑ The contact surface and the threaded holes for axle studs must be free from paint and dirt ❑...
Page 138 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 10 - ABS wheel speed sensor ❑ Assignment ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts 11 - Protection against stones ❑ Assignment ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts 12 - Axle stud ❑...
Page 139 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 ❑ insert from the outside of the vehicle ❑ tighten in unladen condition (in unladen weight position) - do not load vehicle ⇒ “2.8 Raise wheel bearing in unladen state on vehicles with coil springs”, page 5 ❑...
Page 140 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 2.1.2 Summary of components - axle beam - disc brake Note Welding and straightening on axle body and axle studs not allowed. ♦ Always replace the self-locking screws and nuts.
Page 141 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 ❑ per rear axle only use shock absorbers of the same make 7 - Bolt ❑ replace after each removal ❑ tighten in unladen condition (unladen weight position) ⇒ “2.8 Raise wheel bearing in unladen state on vehicles with coil springs”, page 5 ❑...
Page 142: Rubber-Metal Bearing For Axle Beam
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Note The anti-corrosion agent - AKR 322 000- must not get into the threads of the wheel screws! 18 - Screw ❑ replace after each removal ❑ 30 Nm + 90°...
Page 143 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing: Note It is only possible to replace the rubber-metal bearing when ♦ the rear suspension is lowered. Before commencing work, determine the measurement -a- ♦ ⇒ “2.8 Raise wheel bearing in unladen state on vehicles with coil springs”, page 5...
Page 144 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Position assembly devices, as shown, and pull the rubber- metal bearing -1- out of the axle body -2-. Note The pipe -T10263/6- must be installed on the rubber-metal ♦...
Page 145 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Fasten rubber-metal bearing -1- with assembly devices and nut -2- and insert into the axle body -3-. – Pay attention to the correct fitting position of the rubber-metal bearing.
Page 146 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Insert the new fixing screws -1- from the outside of the vehicle into the bearing brackets for the axle. – Screw new nuts onto the fixing screws -1- for bearing brackets of the rear axle and tighten.
Page 147 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Specified torque: Rear axle to bearing bracket for axle. ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- axle beam”, page 130 ♦ Use new screws and nuts! ♦ Tighten in unladen weight position ⇒...
Page 148 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 2.2.2 Replacing the rubber-metal bearing - version 2 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Assembly device - MP5-400/1- ♦ Assembly device - MP5-400/2- ♦ Assembly device - MP5-400/3- ♦ Assembly device (nut) - T10254/4- ♦...
Page 149 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew the screws -1- of the brackets for the axle. – Slightly lower the rear axle out of the bearing brackets so that the brake line is not damaged.
Page 150 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Carefully depress the pedal of the hydraulic pump - VAS 6179- -arrow A-. The hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- is therefore activated. – Pull the rubber-metal bearing -1- out of the axle body -2-.
Page 151 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Position assembly devices, as shown, screw together and counterhold by hand. 1 - Rubber-metal bearing 2 - Axle body – Pay attention to the correct fitting position of the rubber-metal bearing.
Page 152 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Carefully depress the pedal of the hydraulic pump - VAS 6179- -arrow B-. While doing so, the hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- returns to the initial position. – Remove assembly devices and unscrew assembly device (nut) - T10254/4- .
Page 153 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Specified torque: Rear axle to bearing bracket for axle. ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- axle beam”, page 130 ♦ Use new screws and nuts! ♦ Tighten in unladen weight position ⇒...
Page 154: Suspension Strut/Shock Absorber, Spring
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Suspension strut/shock absorber, spring ⇒ “3.1 Summary of components - Suspension strut/shock ab‐ sorber, spring”, page 148 ⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing shock absorber”, page 148 ⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing spring”, page 151...
Page 155 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing: Note The coil spring does not have to be removed in order to remove ♦ the shock absorber. Before commencing work, determine the measurement -a- ♦ ⇒ “2.8 Raise wheel bearing in unladen state on vehicles with coil springs”, page 5...
Page 156 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques: Shock absorber to body ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- axle beam”, page 130 ♦ Use new screws! Shock absorber to rear axle ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- axle beam”, page 130 ♦...
Page 157: Removing And Installing Spring
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing spring Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Spring tensioning device , e.g. -V.A.G 1752/1- ♦ Spring holder , e.g. -V.A.G 1752/3- Removing: Note To remove the left spring it is necessary due to lack of space for the spring tensioner e.
Page 158 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Install the helical spring along with the top base. The beginning of the spring -arrow- must be positioned at the stop at the top of the base. – Release the tension of the coil spring and remove the spring tensioner (do not damage surface protection for the coil spring).
Page 159: Wheel Bearing, Longitudinal Swing Arm
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Wheel bearing, longitudinal swing ⇒ “4.1 Summary of components - Wheel bearing”, page 153 ⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing wheel-bearing unit”, page 156 Summary of components - Wheel bear‐ ⇒ “4.1.1 Summary of components - wheel bearing - drum brake”, page 153 ⇒...
Page 160 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 5 - Wheel hub with wheel bearing ❑ for vehicles with ABS the sensor ring is built into the wheel hub ❑ The wheel hub and the wheel bearing are a single unit; it does not need servicing and is free of play; it is not possible to undertake any kind of adjustment or repair work on it.
Page 161 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 4.1.2 Summary of components - wheel bearing - disc brake 1 - Screw ❑ 4 Nm 2 - Brake disc ❑ Brake disc diameter, wear limit - ⇒ Brake sys‐...
Page 162: Removing And Installing Wheel-Bearing Unit
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing wheel-bearing unit ⇒ “4.2.1 Removing and installing wheel bearing unit - drum brake”, page 156 ⇒ “4.2.2 Removing and installing wheel bearing unit - disc brake”, page 159 4.2.1...
Page 163 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Remove cap. – Release twelve-point nut. – Remove wheel hub with wheel bearing from axle stud. Caution On vehicles with ABS make sure the sensor ring is not dam‐...
Page 164 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques: Twelve-point nut to axle stud ⇒ “4.1.1 Summary of components - wheel bearing - drum brake”, page 153 ♦ Use new nut! Securing screw for brake drum to wheel hub ⇒...
Page 165 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 4.2.2 Removing and installing wheel bearing unit - disc brake Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Drive bushing - MP3-427 (40-21)- ♦ Hub cap extractor - MP5-404 (VW 637/2)- Removing: –...
Page 166 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew screws -A-, remove brake caliper and attach e.g. with wire to body. Note Do not unscrew the brake hose to remove the brake caliper. – Unscrew the securing screw of the brake disc and remove brake disc.
Page 167 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Drive in new cap. – Installing and tightening the wheel. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A. S. ŠKODA AUTO A. S. does not guarantee or accept any liability...
Page 168 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques: Brake carrier with brake caliper to axle housing ⇒ Brake systems; Rep. gr. 46 ; rear wheel brake; Summary of components - rear wheel brake Twelve-point nut to axle stud ⇒...
Page 169: Wheels, Tyres, Vehicle Geometry
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 44 – Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry Wheels, Tyres ⇒ “1.1 Replacing a wheel”, page 163 ⇒ “1.2 Tightening torque of the wheel screws”, page 166 ⇒ “1.3 Tyre sealant”, page 166 ⇒...
Page 170 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Check to ensure that contact surfaces -arrows- on brake disc are free of corrosion and dirt. – Check to ensure that contact surface -arrow- on centring seat of brake disc are free of corrosion and dirt.
Page 171 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Preserve wheel centring seat. When fitting the wheel, screw in all wheel bolts uniformly by hand. Tighten the wheel bolts in diagonal sequence to approx. 30 Lower vehicle to the floor and tighten all wheel bolts diago‐...
Page 172: Tightening Torque Of The Wheel Screws
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 1.1.4 Notes on use of temporary spare wheels Inform your customers about the following notes and, if appropri‐ ate, refer also to the user's manual of the vehicle as the need arises.
Page 173 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 waste catalogue under the number 08 04 10 as hazardous waste. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A. S. ŠKODA AUTO A. S. does not guarantee or accept any liability with respect to the correctness of information in this document.
Page 174: Carry Out Axle Alignment
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Carry out axle alignment ⇒ “2.1 Notes on axle alignment”, page 168 ⇒ “2.2 Test conditions”, page 169 ⇒ “2.3 Measurement preliminaries”, page 170 ⇒ “2.4 Nominal values for the axle alignment”, page 172 ⇒...
Page 175: Test Conditions
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Caution On vehicles with the ESP system, the steering wheel must not be offset, except when a new steering column is installed. The steering wheel position is defined by stamped lines on the steering wheel as well as on the steering column.
Page 176: Measurement Preliminaries
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Unladen weight: Vehicle weight with a full fuel tank and washer fluid/headlight cleaning system reservoir, spare wheel, tool kit, jack and without driver. The spare wheel, tool kit and jack must be located in the position prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer.
Page 177 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 ♦ Alignment/measuring gauge ♦ Weights , e.g. sand bags approx. 10 kg The existing lateral runout of the rims must be balanced (com‐ pensated). Otherwise the alignment result will be inaccurate.
Page 178: Nominal Values For The Axle Alignment
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Nominal values for the axle alignment ⇒ “2.4.1 Nominal values for axle alignment - front axle”, page 172 ⇒ “2.4.2 Nominal values for axle alignment - rear axle”, page 173 2.4.1...
Page 179 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Front axle - chassis Basic chassis Sport chassis Rough road chassis PR numbers Castor 4° 54' ± 30' 5° 09' ± 30' 4° 40' ± 30' Max. difference between left and right side Stationary height -a- in mm: 362 ±...
Page 180: Checking The Transversal Inclination Of The Vehicle
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Checking the transversal inclination of the vehicle Transversal inclination of the vehicle: “Straight-ahead position” If measured values are outside specified tolerances of front and rear axle ⇒ “2.4 Nominal values for the axle alignment”, page 172 , this may be because the vehicle is inclined.
Page 181: Explanations Concerning Pr Numbers
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Replacement of parts carried out Front axle - replaced part Alignment necessa‐ Rear axle - replaced part Alignment necessary Track control arm Shock absorber Bearing for track control arm Coil spring...
Page 182 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Release the screws -1- and -4- on both sides of the assembly carrier. – Move the assembly carrier until the camber is equal on both sides. – Subsequently check the castor.
Page 183 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torque: Assembly carrier to body ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components- assembly carrier”, page 12 ♦ Use new screws! Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A.
Page 184: Adjust The Camber On The Rear Axle
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Adjust the camber on the rear axle The camber cannot be adjusted. If a value lies outside the tolerances, the vehicle's transverse in‐ clination must be checked and, if necessary, compensated for ⇒...
Page 185 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torque: Counternut to track-rod end ⇒ “3.5 Repairing steering box”, page 214 Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A.
Page 186: Check The Maximum Steering Angle
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 2.12 Check the maximum steering angle Maximum steering angle is checked by the alignment gauge com‐ puter. If a measured value lies outside of the tolerance, the following will need to be checked: ♦...
Page 187: Adaptive Gra
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Adaptive GRA ⇒ “3.1 Calibrate adaptive GRA”, page 181 ⇒ “3.2 Check position of steering wheel, align if necessary”, page Calibrate adaptive GRA Before beginning the adjustment of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), check the sensors, their brackets and fixing elements for damage, outside tampering, and a tight fit.
Page 188 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 The adjustment procedure is described here with the adjustment device - VAS 6430- . The following order of work steps must be observed! Create a clearance of 120 cm ± 2.5 cm between the ACC reflector mirror - VAS 6430/3- and the sensor.
Page 189 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Position the transducer of the front wheels -1- at the adjust‐ ment bar of the adjustment device - VAS 6430/1- . – In the region -A- bring position 2 to the cover with the marking on the ACC reflector mirror - VAS 6430/3- (number 2 on the rotary knob must face the vehicle).
Page 190 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Use the adjustment bolts -1-, -2- and -3- to bring the spirit lev‐ els -A- and -B- into balance. – Adjust the mirror -4- using the crank -arrow- so that the sensor lens strikes in the middle.
Page 191: Check Position Of Steering Wheel, Align If Necessary
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Check position of steering wheel, align if necessary Check position of steering wheel Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Steering wheel scale , e.g. -VAS 6458- – Put the wheels in straight-ahead position.
Page 192 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torque: Counternut to track-rod end ⇒ “3.5 Repairing steering box”, page 214 Steering wheel nut to steering column ⇒ “1.1 Steering wheel - Summary of components”, page 187 Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A.
Page 193: Steering
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 48 – Steering Steering wheel ⇒ “1.1 Steering wheel - Summary of components”, page 187 ⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing the steering wheel”, page 188 Steering wheel - Summary of components 1 - Steering wheel ❑...
Page 194: Removing And Installing The Steering Wheel
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing the steering wheel Removing WARNING Before working on the electrical system and the removal of the steering wheel the following conditions must be fulfilled: ♦ Disconnect battery earth strap ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.
Page 195: Steering Column
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Steering column ⇒ “2.1 Summary of components - steering column”, page 189 ⇒ “2.2 Observe handling and transportation of the steering col‐ umn”, page 192 ⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing steering column”, page 193 ⇒...
Page 196 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 1 - Central pipe 2 - Steering column ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “2.3 Removing and in‐ stalling steering col‐ umn”, page 193 3 - Bolt ❑ 20 Nm 4 - Bolt ❑...
Page 197 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 2.1.2 Summary of components- steering column- right-hand drive Note the steering angle sender -G85- is a component of the steering column and cannot be replaced separately. ♦ The steering moment sender -G269- is a component of the steering column and cannot be replaced sepa‐...
Page 198: Observe Handling And Transportation Of The Steering Column
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 8 - Bolt ❑ 20 Nm Observe handling and transportation of the steering column WARNING ♦ The correct handling of the steering column must abso‐ lutely be respected. ♦ An incorrect handling of the steering column can lead to damages of the steering column and therefore to a risk of safety.
Page 199: Removing And Installing Steering Column
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing steering col‐ ⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing steering column - left-hand drive ”, page 193 ⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing steering column - right-hand drive ”, page 197 2.3.1...
Page 200 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew the plastic nuts -arrow-. – Partially remove the floor covering. – Unscrew screw -1-. – Remove the universal joint (in the direction of the arrow) from the input shaft of the power-steering gear.
Page 201 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Carefully remove steering column from the supports on the central pipe -arrows-. – Remove steering column. Caution Pay special attention to the measures for the correct handling transportation steering column ⇒...
Page 202 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Tighten the screws -arrows- of the steering column. – Slacken the lever on the side of the steering column. – Tighten lower holding down bolt -arrow-. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A.
Page 203 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Connect plugs -1- and -2- from steering column electronics control unit. – Mount wire harness onto the steering column. – Mount the connector for the ignition starter switch. – Mount the plug connection of the immobiliser reader coil.
Page 204 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Remove the steering wheel ⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing the steering wheel”, page 188 – Remove trim for steering column top⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Storage areas/covers; removing and in‐...
Page 205 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew lower holding down bolt -arrow- from the bearing for the steering column. – Unscrew the screws -arrows- of the steering column and hold the steering column. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A.
Page 206 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Insert lower holding down bolt -arrow- into the bearing of the steering column and tighten until hand-tight. – Slacken the lever on the side of the steering column. – Swivel steering column upwards, align against the bearing on the central pipe.
Page 207 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Fit the universal joint -1- onto the steering pinion. – Insert new screw -arrow- and tighten. – Install the cover for the universal coupling. – Connect plugs -1- and -2- from steering column electronics control unit.
Page 208: Installing And Removing Intermediate Shaft Of Steering
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Installing and removing intermediate shaft of steering Removing Left-hand drive – Unscrew the plastic nuts -arrow-. – Partially remove the floor covering. Right-hand drive – Unscrew the plastic nuts -arrows-.
Page 209: Removing And Installing The Elv J764
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing the ELV - J764- Note If the control unit is replaced, select the “replace control unit” function of the respective control unit⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester. Removing – Remove the steering wheel ⇒...
Page 210: Steering Gear
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Steering gear ⇒ “3.1 Summary of components - steering gear”, page 204 ⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing steering gear”, page 204 ⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing track rod”, page 207 ⇒...
Page 211 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing – With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery . For left-hand drive – Unscrew the plastic nuts -arrow-.
Page 212 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew the hexagon nut -1- from the right and left coupling rod. – Pull the coupling rod -3- out of the stabilizer -2- on the right and left side.
Page 213: Removing And Installing Track Rod
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Fit the universal joint -1- onto the steering pinion. – Insert new screw -arrow- and tighten. – Disconnect the earth strap of the battery while the ignition is turned off⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; install and remove the battery .
Page 214 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Note When removing and installing the right-hand track rod, open the warm-type clamp and wring strap clip of the left-hand boot addi‐ tionally and push back the boot. The reason for this is that it is always necessary to counterhold at the left-hand side of the steer‐...
Page 215 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – Screw on track rod to gear rack To do so, use the torque wrench -2- with open-end wrench -1-. When tightening, coun‐ terhold the gear rack on the opposite side with open-jawed spanner.
Page 216 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torque Track rod in steering rack of power steering gear ⇒ “3.5 Repairing steering box”, page 214 Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A.
Page 217: Removing And Installing Track Rod Ends
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing track rod ends Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Ball joint extractor - 3287A- Removing The track rod ends can be replaced with the track rods and the power steering gear installed.
Page 218 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Installing Note When installing pay attention to marking on the shank of the track rod end -arrow-. I - Left track rod end - marking “D” II - Right track rod end - marking “C”...
Page 219 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Tightening torques Lock nut of track rod/track-rod end ⇒ “3.5 Repairing steering box”, page 214 Hexagon nut of track rod end/track rod to steering arm ⇒ “3.1 Summary of components - steering gear”, page 204 ♦...
Page 220: Repairing Steering Box
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Repairing steering box Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Hose strap pliers , e.g. -V.A.G 1275 - Note If the front axle is damaged as a result of an accident the dam‐...
Page 221: Adjusting Steering Box
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 7 - Right track rod ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing track rod”, page 207 ❑ track rod and track rod end are supplied as replacement part pre-set ❑...
Page 222 Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 – While moving the steering wheel have the 2nd mechanic care‐ fully screw in the adjusting screw -1- until no more rattling noises can be heard inside the vehicle. – Perform a test drive.
Page 223: Sender
Fabia III 2015 ➤ Chassis, axles, steering - Edition 01.2015 Sender ⇒ “4.1 Removing and installing steering angle sender G85 ”, page Removing and installing steering angle sender - G85- the steering angle sender -G85- is a component of the steering column and cannot be replaced separately.

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