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Handling and transporting steering column
Handling and transporting steering column
  WARNING
t  Adherence to proper steering column handling is essential.
t  Improper handling of steering column may damage the steering column, leading to safety risks.
   
Proper steering column handling and transport
t  Use both hands to transport steering column.
t  Hold steering column on upper jacket tube and in area below gearbox housing.
  N48-10680
Improper handling of steering column with safety risks
Following methods of handling will damage universal joint bushes and lower steering column bearing:
t  Transporting steering column with one hand on jointed shaft.
t  Bending joints more than 90°.
Preliminary damage is caused when the steering column is being handled as follows:
  N48-10466
t  Picking up and carrying steering column on clamping lever.
  N48-10681
t  Picking up and carrying steering column on counterbalance spring.
t  Picking up and carrying steering column on motor/steering column electronics control unit -J527-.
t  Picking up and carrying steering column on wiring of steering column electronics control unit -J527-.
  N48-10682

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