Steering Gear, Handling And Transporting
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Safety Gloves
CAUTION:
Risk of damaging the steering gear due to improper handling.
There is a possible safety risk when the steering functions are impaired.
- Note the following instructions for handling the steering gear.
Steering Gear, Handling And Transporting Incorrectly
Transporting at the components colored in "red" causes damage to the steering gear.
- Boot: damaged when pressed, grabbed, or placed on hard surfaces.
- Engine: treating harshly or placing on hard surfaces may damage the connectors and/or wires.
The steering gear must not be under any mechanical load:
- A steering gear that has fallen onto a hard surface or shows any sign of damage must not be installed in the vehicle.
Steering Gear, Handling And Transporting Correctly
-- Wear safety gloves.
-- Transport the steering gear using both hands.
-- Only grab the steering gear at the areas colored in "green".