Steering Column, Handling and Transporting, Manually Adjustable

Steering Column, Handling and Transporting, Manually Adjustable

• 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






• Wearing gloves, hold the steering column with both hands and remove it from the shipping container.

• Hold the steering column by the upper column tube - 1 - and near the upper universal joint - 2 - as illustrated.

Incorrect Handling of Steering Column






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

1. Release handle

2. Weight balancing springs


• 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 splines.

• The splines must not get compressed.