ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
14 - Bolt
❑ Renew after removing
❑ M8 × 35
❑ 20 Nm +90°
3.2
Checking steering column for damage
Visual check
– Check that steering column turns smoothly and easily.
– Check whether steering column can be moved in the longitu‐
dinal direction and vertically.
3.3
Handling and transporting steering col‐
umn
Improper handling of steering column with safety risks
Following methods of handling will damage universal joint bush‐
es and lower steering column bearing -1-:
♦ Transportation using the clamping lever -arrow A- causes
steering column damage -1-.
♦ Bending joints more than 90° -arrow C-.
Proper steering column handling and transport
♦ Use both hands to transport steering column -1-.
♦ Hold steering column -1- upper jacket tube -arrow B- and in
area of upper universal joint -arrow C-.
3. Steering column
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
