Steering Column, Handling And Transporting

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the steering column due to improper handling.

There is a possible safety risk when the steering functions are impaired.

- Note the following instructions for handling the steering column.

Incorrect Handling of Steering Column

Fig 1: Identifying Incorrect Handling Of Steering Column (1 Of 2)

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Transporting at the following components leads to damaging to steering column:

Clamping Lever
Weight Compensation Springs
Deformation Element

Damage to universal joint bushings on lower steering column bushing due to:

Fig 2: Identifying Incorrect Handling Of Steering Column (2 Of 2)

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Holding and carrying the steering column with a hand on the connecting shaft
Bending joints more than 90°

Correct Handling and Transport of Steering Column

Fig 3: Correct Handling And Transport Of Steering Column

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Transport steering column using two hands.
Hold the steering column at the upper steering rod tube and in the area of the upper universal joint.