Skoda Octavia 1 (1U) (1996-2010) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: December 09, 2023

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Skoda Octavia 1 (1U) in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Skoda Octavia 1 (1U)

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 40 30
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 20 15
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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  • Production years: 1996 - 2010
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Skoda Octavia Tour Skoda Octavia Tradition Skoda Octavia Drive

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 40 30
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolt 15 11
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil pan Baffle plate bolt 15 11
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 20 15
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter holder bolt 15 11 Step 1
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil feeder Oil spray nozzle pressure relief valve 27 20
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 15 11
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump chain sprocket bolt 20 15
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Piston rods Conrod bearing cap nuts 30 22 Step 1
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 1st stage
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold with bottom part of intake manifold to Cylinder head 10 7
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Engine block Cylinder block securing nut 40 30
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bolts 40 30 Bolts 1, Step 1
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bolt 25 18 Bolt 2
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bolt 100 74 Bolt 3
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Sensor MAF sensor fasteners 4 3 Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench.
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Alternator Alternator power cable fastener 5 4 Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench.
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Alternator Alternator to Bracket 25 18
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Alternator Alternator fasteners 8 6 Use HEX No.8. Use a troque wrench.
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Alternator Alternator belt pulley 65 48
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Alternator Connection of generator cable terminal B+ (terminal 30) at alternator 15 11
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Starter Connection of starter cable terminal B+ at starter 15 11
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Starter Starter to Gearbox 65 48
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Battery Connection of battery terminal B+ 6 4
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Battery Connection of battery terminal B- 6 4
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Battery Connection of auxiliary cable of battery terminal B+ 4 3
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 10 7
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 65 48
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft toothed belt sprocket central bolt 90 66
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolts 65 48 Step 1
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft vibration damper 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Coolant expansion tank Coolant expansion reservoir and PAS reservoir screw 10 7
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Radiator Fan shroud and radiator mounts bolts 10 7
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Air conditioning Condenser and brackets for refrigerant pipes 10 7
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor to Bracket 45 33
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Air conditioning Compressor clutch pulley hexagon nut 15 11
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Air conditioning Refrigerant lines screw 8 6
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Ribbed V-belt tensioner to Bracket 25 18
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioning pulley 45 33
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner with tensioning rail 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Steering joint to Front wheel bearing housing 20 15
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Wheel hub assembly Rear wheel hub with wheel bearing and pulse rotor self-locking twelve-point nut 70 52 Step 1
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Wheel hub assembly Brakes to Front wheel bearing housing 125 92 FN-3
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Wheel hub assembly Brake caliper to Front wheel bearing housing 28 21
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel/Drive plate bolt 60 44
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Driven plate to Torque converter 60 44
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Gearbox housing filler plug 32 24 Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench.
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive shaft nut 225 166 Use a drive socket #30. Use a torque wrench.
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear propshaft screws 60 44
  • 4x4
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle to Bearing bracket 45 33 Step 1
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Tie rod end locknut 50 37 Use a combination spanner #21. Use a torque wrench.
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Tie rod end Front track rod with track rod end self-locking nut 45 33
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Steering knuckle Steering knuckle to tie rod end fastener 45 33 Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench.
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Steering rack Steering joint to Wishbone 20 15 Step 1
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Steering wheel Steering wheel to Steering column 75 55
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Power steering Hydraulic pump belt pulley bolt 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head nuts 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Exhaust manifold Shield to Exhaust manifold 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Muffler Front and rear silencer hanger bolts 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front brake caliper guide bolts 28 21 FS-III
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Disc brake Front brake caliper guide bolts 28 21 FN-3
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper hexagon socket bolts 30 22
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Disc brake Front brake disc screw 4 3
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Disc brake Rear brake disc screw 4 3
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Disc brake Rear brake drum screw 4 3
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Brake pedal Accelerator pedal 20 15
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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ABS Front ABS wheel speed sensor hexagon socket bolt 10 7
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ABS Rear ABS wheel speed sensor hexagon socket bolt 8 6
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Front wheel bolt 120 89
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Wheels Rear wheel bolt 120 89
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Struts Front suspension strut self-locking hexagon collar nut 60 44
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Struts Front suspension strut to Suspension strut dome 60 44
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Struts Suspension strut lower fastener 60 44 Add 90°. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench.
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Struts Shock strut piston rod nut 60 44 Use a drive socket #20.6. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench.
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber hexagon collar nut 60 44
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber collar nut 60 44
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber to Body 30 22 Step 1
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower hexagon bolt 60 44
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber self-locking hexagon nut 25 18
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber bushing screw 60 44
  • 4x4
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear coupling rod to Pressurized shock absorber screw 110 81
  • 4x4
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Stabilizer bar Front anti-roll bar clamp bolt 25 18
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front coupling rod to Suspension strut 90 66
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front coupling rod to Wishbone 15 11 Step 1
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear coupling rod to Anti-roll bar nut 25 18
  • 4x4
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rod fastening to stabilizer 15 11 Add 90°. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench.
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Control arm Front fastener control arm to subframe 70 52 Add 90°. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench.
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Control arm Rear fastener control arm to subframe 70 52 Add 90°. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench.
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Control arm Steering joint to Front track control arm 220 162 Step 1
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Ball joint Ball joint fastener 20 15 Add 90°. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench.
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Ball joint Ball joint fastener to control arm 20 15 Add 90°. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a torque wrench.
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Octavia 1 (1U)

By Rudolf Stricker - Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 3.0


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