Steering Column, Handling And Transporting

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.