ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
4
Suspension strut, upper suspension
link
4.1
Assembly overview – suspension strut
The overview is shown for the left side of vehicle as an exam‐
ple.
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ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
1 - Cover
2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3
❑ Renew after removing
❑ M8 × 35
❑ 20 Nm +90°
3 - Nut
❑ Renew after removing
❑ 60 Nm
4 - Guide
5 - Suspension strut mounting
6 - Shim
7 - Stop buffer
❑ Depending on equip‐
ment/version
❑ Allocation ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue (ETKA)
8 - Deep groove ball thrust
bearing
9 - Spring
❑ Depending on equip‐
ment/version
❑ Allocation ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue (ETKA)
❑ ⇒ Rep. gr. 40; Remov‐
ing and installing spring
10 - Protective sleeve
11 - Spring seat
12 - Protective sleeve
13 - Shock absorbers
❑ Depending on equipment/version
❑ Allocation ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA)
❑ ⇒ Rep. gr. 40; Removing and installing suspension strut
14 - Nut
❑ Renew after removing
❑ M 12 x 1.5
15 - Wheel bearing housing
❑ Depending on equipment/version
❑ Allocation ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA)
❑ ⇒ Rep. gr. 40; Assembly overview – wheel bearing assembly
16 - Bolt
❑ Renew after removing
❑ M12 × 1.5 × 80
❑ 70 Nm +180°
17 - Guide
4. Suspension strut, upper suspension link
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ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
4.2
Removing and installing suspension
strut
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931-
♦ spreading device -VAS 751 003-
♦ support -VAS 6931/1-
♦ tensioning strap -T10038-
Removing
The front left speed sensor -G47- and front right speed sensor
-G45- will henceforth be referred to as “front speed sensor”.
The front left vehicle level sender -G78- and front right vehicle
level sender -G289- will henceforth be referred to as “front vehi‐
cle level sender”.
The front left shock absorber damping adjustment valve -N336-
and front right shock absorber damping adjustment valve -
N337- will henceforth be referred to as “shock absorber damp‐
ing adjustment valve”.
Removal and installation are described for the left side of vehi‐
cle as an example.
Vehicles with all-wheel drive
– Loosen threaded connection of drive shaft ⇒ Rep. gr. 40;
Loosening and tightening threaded connections of drive
shaft.
All vehicles (continued)
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 44; Remove wheel.
Vehicles with front vehicle level sender
– Remove front vehicle level sender from suspension link
⇒ Rep. gr. 43; Removing and installing front left vehicle level
sender -G78-/front right vehicle level sender -G289-.
All vehicles (continued)
– Unscrew nut -3-. Counterhold on multi-point socket head on
coupling rod -1- when doing this.
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
