Steering Column, Handling And Transporting
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WARNING:
- 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 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
Transporting at the following components leads to pre-damage to steering column:
- Connector, wiring harness
- Spindles for the electric steering column adjustment
- Motors for the electric steering column adjustment