Steering Column, Handling and Transporting, Power

Steering Column, Handling and Transporting, Power

• 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






• 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






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.