ID.4 2021 ➤, ID.5 2021 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2021
4.37
Track rods: checking clearance, at‐
tachment and boots
Procedure
– Check play by moving track rods and wheels with the vehi‐
cle raised (wheels hanging free). Clearance (specified): no
clearance:
– Check that boots -arrow- are not damaged and are seated
correctly.
– Make sure that boots -1- of steering rack are not damaged
and are seated correctly.
– Perform visual inspection for leaks and damage in area of
steering rack including track rods.
4.38
Transportation devices: removing
blocking pieces
Note
♦ On some models blocking pieces are fitted to the suspen‐
sion strut piston rod.
♦ The blocking pieces prevent the springs compressing and
possible damage to the vehicle when being driven onto a
vehicle transporter or railway wagon.
♦ The blocking pieces must be removed without reservation
before delivering the vehicle. A notice reading “Warning!”
and attached to the interior rear view mirror highlights this
point with absolute clarity.
– Vehicles with blocking pieces fitted to the suspension struts
have a label hanging from the mirror -arrow-.
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Maintenance - Edition 11.2021
Removing blocking pieces on piston rod
– Relieve weight on coil springs by raising vehicle with a hoist.
– Slide suspension strut protective sleeve -arrow- upwards.
Note
♦ On the front axle, up to 3 blocking pieces are installed on
each side.
♦ Usage of any auxiliary means for removal (such as lubricant
spray, silicone or similar) is not permitted.
– Push visible blocking piece -arrow- off piston rod.
– Slightly press in bellows to sense the remaining blocking
pieces. Slide them downwards on piston rod towards shock
absorber cap using the folds of the bellows.
– Push remaining blocking pieces off piston rod.
– Check bellows -arrows- all-round for dents and rectify any
dents.
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– To rectify dents, slide bellows upwards, reach inside the
bellows with your hand and press out the dents.
– Check that bellows are properly engaged in axial bearing:
♦ Correct position: bellows can be turned around rotational
axis while seated in axial bearing.
♦ Otherwise pull bellows all-round out of axial bearing by one
notch.
♦ After that, the bellows should be able to be turned around
rotational axis.
4.39
Clock and date: setting
Setting time and date in Infotainment system
– Switch on ignition.
– Switch on Infotainment system.
– Press Setup function button.
– Select function button Time and date.
– Select function button Time and set current time.
– Select function button Date set current date.
4.40
Underbody: inspecting for damage to
underbody sealant, underbody panels,
routing of lines, plugs
NOTICE
During inspection, also check floor pan, wheel housings and
sills.
Risk of corrosion and rust penetration.
– Ensure that all lines are secured in their mountings, all
plugs are available and there is no visible damage to un‐
derbody.
– Faults found must always be rectified (repair measure).
4.41
Warning sticker ID.4: checking
All high-voltage components are equipped with warning stick‐
ers.
When performing maintenance work, make sure that these
warning stickers are not soiled or damaged and are present
on all high-voltage components.
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