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Steering Column Handling and Transporting






Steering Column, Handling and Transporting

CAUTION!
The correct handling of the steering column must always be observed.

Incorrect handling of steering column may cause damage to steering column and therefore lead to a safety risk.

Correct Handling and Transport of Steering Column





Transport steering column with two hands.

Hold steering column at upper steering rod tube and in area of upper universal joint.

Clamping lever - 1 - must always point upward during transportation so drive axle does not come into contact with steering column lock - 2 -.

Incorrect Handling of Steering Column





Transporting at the following components leads to pre-damage to steering column:

1. Clamping lever

2. Weight compensation springs

3. Deformation element

Incorrect Handling of Steering Column with Safety Risk





The following handling practices lead to damage of steering column lock - 1 -:

Transporting steering column with one hand on drive axle.

Bending joints beyond 90° and coming to a stop on steering column lock.

Placing drive axle on steering column lock.

Placing steering column on steering column lock.