Steering Column, Handling And Transporting
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WARNING:
Damages to the steering column creates a safety risk.
- The steering column must always be handled correctly.
Correct Handling and Transport of Steering Column
2 -
Power Adjustable Steering Column
4 -
Manual Adjustable Steering Column
-- Transport steering column using two hands.
-- Hold the steering column at the upper column tube -1- and in the stub shaft area -3- on the upper universal joint.
Incorrect Handling of Steering Column
Transporting the following components can cause damage to the steering column and can lead to serious personal injury
- Power adjustable steering column -2- : motor, spindles, connectors and wiring harness
- Manual adjustable steering column -4- : release lever and weight balancing springs
The steering column must not have any mechanical load:
- A steering column that has fallen onto a hard surface or shows signs of damage must not be installed in the vehicle.
- Do not lay the steering column on the stub shafts -1 and 3-.
- The stub shafts must not get compressed.