ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
– Unscrew nut -6- for lower suspension link -1- on subframe
-5-.
– Remove bracket.
– Pull bolts -2- and -7- out of lower suspension link -1-.
– Remove lower suspension link -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Make sure that guide lug of bracket -4- is properly seated in
subframe -1-.
– Threaded connections of lower suspension link may only be
tightened in unladen position ⇒ Rep. gr. 42; Raising wheel
bearing assembly to unladen position.
– Perform wheel alignment ⇒ Rep. gr. 44; Necessity of wheel
alignment.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Rep. gr. 42; Assembly overview – suspension link
♦ ⇒ Wheels and Tyres Guide; Rep. gr. 44; Wheels, tyres;
Specified torque for wheel bolts
5.8
Removing and installing upper rear
suspension link
Special tools and workshop equipment required
156
Rep. gr.42 - Rear suspension
ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
♦ engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931-
♦ gearbox support -T10337-
Removal and installation are described for the left side of vehi‐
cle as an example.
Removing
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 44; Remove wheel.
– Remove rear underbody cladding ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66; Underbody cladding; Removing and
installing rear underbody cladding.
– Remove bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63; Rear bumper; Removing and installing bumper
cover.
– Position engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931--B- with gear‐
box support -T10337--A- under wheel bearing housing -1-,
and push upwards slightly to provide support.
– Remove coupling rod ⇒ Rep. gr. 42; Removing and installing
coupling rod.
– Unscrew nut -5-.
5. Suspension link, track rod
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ID.4 2021 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 05.2021
– Unscrew bolt -2- from wheel bearing housing -1-.
– Pull bolt -4- out of subframe -6-.
– Remove upper rear suspension link -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Suspension link must be bolted on only in unladen position
⇒ Rep. gr. 42; Raising wheel bearing assembly to unladen
position.
– Perform wheel alignment ⇒ Rep. gr. 44; Necessity of wheel
alignment.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Rep. gr. 42; Assembly overview – suspension link
♦ ⇒ Rep. gr. 42; Assembly overview – anti-roll bar
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63; Rear bumper;
Assembly overview – bumper cover
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66; Underbody
cladding; Assembly overview – underbody cladding
♦ ⇒ Wheels and Tyres Guide; Rep. gr. 44; Wheels, tyres;
Specified torque for wheel bolts
5.9
Removing and installing upper front
suspension link
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931-
♦ gearbox support -T10337-
Removing
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 44; Remove wheel.
– Remove rear centre underbody cladding ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66; Underbody cladding; Removing
and installing rear centre underbody cladding.
– Position engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931--B- with gear‐
box support -T10337--A- under wheel bearing housing -1-,
and push upwards slightly to provide support.
158
Rep. gr.42 - Rear suspension
2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
