Steering Column: Service Precautions

Transportation securing device

New replacement steering columns are secured with transportation protection.

This transport protection must be removed after installing steering column in vehicle.

If a used steering column is to be removed and reinstalled, an assembly aid is useful in preventing upper and lower part of steering column from separating when removing from steering gear. Use e.g. a cable tie or wire as an assembly aid.

If the upper and lower parts of the steering column are pulled too far apart or pushed too close together the splines separate.

It is possible that rattling noises are created later if the splines are not in their original installation position.