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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ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
3.4
Removing and installing steering col‐
umn
Removing
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the control unit for electronic steering col‐
umn lock -J764- from failing to adhere to the specified proce‐
dure. Before removing the steering column, make sure that
the following conditions are met:
– Dissipate any static charge by briefly touching door striker
pin.
– Move wheels to straight-ahead position.
– Disconnect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Battery;
Disconnecting and connecting battery
– Pull out steering wheel as far as possible, and move it to
lowest position. Use the full range of the steering column
adjustment for this purpose.
– Remove lower steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68; Compartments/covers; Removing and
installing lower steering column trim.
– Remove steering column electronics control unit -J527-
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94; Steering column switch
module; Removing and installing steering column electronics
control unit [J527].
– Remove footwell vent on driver side ⇒ Heating, air condition‐
ing system; Rep. gr. 87; Air duct; Removing and installing
footwell vent on driver side.
– Remove dash panel trim on driver side ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70; Dash panel.
– Release and pull off cable duct -1- for electrical wire -2- on
steering column -3-.
– Unclip cable retainer -3- for electrical wire -2-.
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Rep. gr.48 - Steering
2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
