Steering Column Handling and Transporting

Steering Column, Handling and Transporting

• 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 Transporting of the Steering Column






• Transport the steering column with two hands

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

• The cross support - 1 - must always point upward during transportation so the shaft does not come into contact with the steering column lock - 2 -.

Incorrect Handling of the Steering Column






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

1. Cross support

2. Weight compensation springs

3. Deformation element


Incorrect Handling of the Steering Column with a Safety Risk






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

• Transporting the steering column with one hand on shaft

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

• Placing the shaft on the steering column lock

• Placing the steering column on the steering column lock