Steering Column, Handling And Transporting

Correct Handling and Transport of Steering Column 

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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 

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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.