Steering Column, Handling And Transporting

Correct handling and transport of steering column

Fig 1: Identifying Correct Handling and Transport of Steering Column

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• Transport steering column with two hands
• Hold the steering column at the top of the steering rod tube -1-, or depending on the version near the dynamic steering adjuster -2-, or at the bottom of the steering rod tube.

Incorrect handling of steering column

Fig 2: Identifying Incorrect Handling of Steering Column

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

1. Clamping Lever
2. Weight Compensation Springs
3. Deformation Element