Steering Column, Handling And Transporting

Correct Handling and Transport of Steering Column 

Fig 1: Correct Handling And Transporting Of Steering Column

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• 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 

Fig 2: 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

Incorrect Handling of Steering Column with Safety Risk 

Fig 3: Incorrect Handling Of Steering Column With Safety Risks

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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.