ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Make sure that steering column is handled and transported
correctly ⇒ Rep. gr. 48; Handling and transporting steering
column.
– When steering column is renewed, transfer control unit for
electronic steering column lock -J764- ⇒ Rep. gr. 48; Re‐
moving and installing control unit for electronic steering col‐
umn lock [J764].
– Carry out basic setting for steering angle sender -G85- using
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Rep. gr. 48; Assembly overview – steering column
♦ ⇒ Rep. gr. 48; Assembly overview – steering wheel
♦ ⇒ ; Rep. gr. ; Steering column switch module⇒ ; Rep. gr. ;
Steering column switch module⇒ ; Rep. gr. ; Steering col‐
umn switch module⇒ ; Rep. gr. ; Steering column switch
module
♦ ⇒ Heating, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87; Air duct; As‐
sembly overview – air duct and air distribution in passenger
compartment
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68; Compart‐
ments/covers; Assembly overview – steering column trim
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68; Compart‐
ments/covers; Assembly overview – dash panel trim on driv‐
er side
3.5
Removing and installing intermediate
steering shaft
Removing
– Remove front underbody cladding ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66; Underbody cladding; Removing and
installing front underbody cladding.
– Remove footwell vent on driver side ⇒ Heating, air condition‐
ing system; Rep. gr. 87; Air duct; Removing and installing
footwell vent on driver side.
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Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
– Pull down lever on side of steering column.
– 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.
– Press lever on side of steering column back up.
– Disconnect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Battery;
Disconnecting and connecting battery.
– Unscrew bolt -1- from universal joint -2-.
– Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position.
– Pull intermediate steering shaft -3- in direction of -arrow- off
universal joint.
– Unscrew bolt -3-.
– Pull universal joint -1- in direction of -arrow- off steering rack
-4-.
– Unclip seal -1- from bulkhead -3-.
– To do this, press catches in direction of -arrow- and release.
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Rep. gr.48 - Steering
ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
– Pull out steering column -2- working from vehicle interior.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Make sure that all four catches of seal are properly seated
on bulkhead.
– Pulling on seal strut elements is a way to ensure that they
are properly engaged.
– Carry out visual inspection to ensure proper seating.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Rep. gr. 48; Assembly overview – steering rack
♦ ⇒ Rep. gr. 48; Assembly overview – steering column
♦ ⇒ Heating, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87; Air duct; As‐
sembly overview – air duct and air distribution in passenger
compartment
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66; Underbody
cladding; Assembly overview – underbody cladding
3.6
Removing and installing control unit for
electronic steering column lock [J764]
Tools and auxiliary equipment required:
♦ Metal saw, commercially available
♦ Flat-bladed screwdriver, commercially available
The control unit for electronic steering column lock -J764- will
henceforth be referred to as “control unit for electronic steering
column lock”.
Removing
– If the control unit for electronic steering column lock is re‐
newed, perform the test plan for the renewal of the control
unit for electronic steering column lock ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the control unit for electronic steering col‐
umn lock from failing to adhere to the specified procedure.
Before removing the steering column, make sure that the fol‐
lowing conditions are met:
– Dissipate any static charge by briefly touching door striker
pin.
– The wheels must be in straight-ahead position.
– Disconnect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Battery;
Disconnecting and connecting battery.
– Move wheels to straight-ahead position.
– Pull down lever on side of steering column.
– Swing steering column as far as possible downwards, and
pull it out.
– Press lever on side of steering column back up.
– Remove steering wheel ⇒ Rep. gr. 48; Removing and instal‐
ling steering wheel.
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
