Steering Column, Handling And Transporting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- The steering column must always be handled correctly.
- 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 the steering column with two hands.
- Hold the steering column by the upper -arrow- outer steering column tube and in the area of the upper universal joint -arrow-.
Incorrect Handling of Steering Column
Transporting the clamping lever -arrow- leads to damaging the steering column.
Incorrect Handling of Steering Column with Safety Risk
The following handling techniques can lead to damage of the universal joint bushings, the lower steering column bearing of the steering column:
- Transporting steering column with one hand on joint shaft -arrow-.
- Bending the joints over 90° -arrow-.