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.