ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
Note
The maximum adjustment range is 90° to the left or right of
centre.
– Renew and tighten nut -5-. Counterhold at eccentric bolt -2-
while doing this.
– Check toe value again after tightening nut -5- ⇒ Rep. gr. 44;
Specifications for wheel alignment.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Rep. gr. 42; Assembly overview – track rod
2.9
Adjusting front axle toe
– Loosen nut -2- by counterholding hexagon -arrow A- on
track rod -1-.
– Loosen track rod at track rod ball joint. Use suitable tool on
hexagon -arrow A- and -arrow B- to do this.
– Adjust toe setting at left and right wheel by turning hexagon
flats -arrow A-. When doing this, counterhold on hexagon
flats -arrow B-.
NOTICE
Damage to boots from twisting.
– Make sure that the boot on the steering rack is not dam‐
aged or twisted. Twisted boots wear out quickly.
– Do not tighten the lock nut for threaded piece until the
vehicle is standing on the ground. Track rod ball joint must
be parallel to the suspension strut steering lever.
– Tighten lock nut -2-, and check toe setting again.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Rep. gr. 48; Assembly overview – track rods
2.10
Checking maximum steering wheel an‐
gle
The maximum steering wheel angle is determined with the aid
of the wheel alignment computer.
– If the values for the maximum steering wheel angle lie out‐
side the tolerances, then check following:
♦ Are steering or suspension components damaged or de‐
formed?
♦ Are track rods visually OK?
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Rep. gr.44 - Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry
2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
