Steering Column, Handling And Transporting, Power

Correct Handling And Transport Of Steering Column 

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• Wearing gloves, hold the steering column with both hands and remove it from the shipping container.
• 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 -3- as illustrated.

Incorrect Handling Of Steering Column 

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

1. Connector and wiring harness
2. Spindles for the electric steering column adjustment
3. Motors for the electric steering column adjustment

• 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.