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Handling and transporting steering column

6R 2009–2014
6C 2014–2017

Proper steering column handling and transport

  • Use both hands to transport steering column.
  • Hold steering column on upper jacket tube and in area below gearbox housing.
6R 2009–2014
6C 2014–2017

Improper handling of steering column with safety risks

Following methods of handling will damage universal joint bushes and lower steering column bearing:

  • Transporting steering column with one hand on jointed shaft.
  • Bending joints more than 90°.

6C 2014–2017 Preliminary damage is caused when the steering column is being handled as follows:

  • Picking up and carrying steering column on clamping lever.
  • Picking up and carrying steering column on counterbalance spring.
  • Picking up and carrying steering column on motor/ steering column electronics control unit - J500-.
  • Picking up and carrying steering column on wiring of steering column electronics control unit - J500-.