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.