ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
Running gear
PR numbers Ride height -a-
in mm
Standard running gear + DCC G01 / G03 452 mm
Sports running gear
LDT running gear
G02
G04
442 mm
466 mm
2.4
Setting vehicle to initial position for
wheel alignment
If ride height is not as specified ⇒ Rep. gr. 44; Specifications for
wheel alignment:
– Front axle: balance out ride height by adding weights to
respective suspension turret.
– Rear axle: balance out ride height by placing weights in
luggage compartment at respective side.
2.5
Necessity of wheel alignment
Wheel alignment is necessary if:
♦ The vehicle does not handle properly.
♦ Vehicle has been involved in an accident or components
have been renewed.
♦ Axle components have been removed or renewed.
♦ Tyres are worn on one side.
Components have been renewed
Front axle
Alignment Rear axle com‐ Alignment
component re‐ necessary
newed
ponent re‐
newed
necessary
yes
no
yes
X
no
Lower suspen‐
sion link
X
Lower trans‐
verse link
Suspension
X
Upper front/
X
link mounting
upper rear
transverse link
Wheel bearing
housing
X
X
X
X
Spring control
X
X
X
X
arm
Track rod/track
Track rod
rod ball joint
Steering rack
Subframe
Wheel bearing
housing
Subframe
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Rep. gr.44 - Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry
ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
Front axle
Alignment Rear axle com‐ Alignment
component re‐ necessary
newed
ponent re‐
newed
necessary
yes
no
yes
no
X
Suspension
strut
X
Coil spring
Anti-roll bar
X
Shock absorb‐
ers
Anti-roll bar
X
X
Components removed and installed
Front axle
Alignment Rear axle com‐ Alignment
component re‐ necessary
moved and re‐
ponent re‐
moved and re‐
installed
necessary
installed
yes
no
X
yes
X
no
Lower suspen‐
sion link
Lower trans‐
verse link
Wheel bearing
X
Upper front/
X
X
housing
upper rear
transverse link
Track rod
Track rod/
track rod ball
joint
Steering rack
X
X
Spring control
arm
X
X
X1)
X
Subframe
Wheel bearing
housing
X2)
Suspension
strut
Anti-roll bar
Subframe
Coil spring
X
X
X
Shock absorb‐
ers
Anti-roll bar
X
1) Prerequisite: subframe was fixed in position before removal ⇒ Rep. gr. 40;
Fixing subframe in position.
2) Prerequisite: subframe was fixed in position before removal ⇒ Rep. gr. 42;
Fixing subframe in position.
2.6
Adjusting camber at front wheels
Camber is not adjustable. Minor corrections can however be
achieved by shifting the subframe.
Move subframe only to left or right, but never in or opposite to
direction of vehicle travel.
– ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66; Underbody
cladding; Removing and installing front underbody cladding.
– One after other, unscrew bolts -2- while screwing in new
bolts loosely one at a time.
2. Wheel alignment
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
