Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual page 1449

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Like the clockspring in a timepiece, the clockspring
tape has travel limits and can be damaged by being
wound too tightly during full stop-to-stop steering
wheel rotation. To prevent this from occurring, the
clockspring is centered when it is installed on the
steering column. Centering the clockspring indexes
the clockspring tape to the movable steering compo-
nents so that the tape can operate within its designed
travel limits. However, if the clockspring is removed
from the steering column or if the steering shaft is dis-
connected from the steering gear, the clockspring
spool can change position relative to the movable
steering components and must be re-centered follow-
ing completion of the service or the tape may be dam-
aged.
Service replacement clocksprings are shipped pre-
centered and with a locking pin installed. This locking
pin should not be removed until the clockspring has
been installed on the steering column. If the locking
pin is removed before the clockspring is installed on a steering column, the clockspring centering procedure must be
performed.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCKSPRING CENTERING
The clockspring is designed to wind and unwind when the steering wheel is rotated, but is only designed to rotate
the same number of turns (about five complete rotations) as the steering wheel can be turned from stop to stop.
Centering the clockspring indexes the clockspring tape to other steering components so that it can operate within its
designed travel limits. The rotor of a centered clockspring can be rotated two and one-half turns in either direction
from the centered position, without damaging the clockspring tape.
However, if the clockspring is removed for service or if the steering column is disconnected from the steering gear,
the clockspring tape can change position relative to the other steering components. The clockspring must then be
re-centered following completion of such service or the clockspring tape may be damaged.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIR-
BAG, SIDE IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCON-
NECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE
SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS
THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PER-
SONAL INJURY.
Note: Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the
straight-ahead position.
1. Place the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the clockspring from the steering column.(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING -
REMOVAL).
3. Hold the clockspring case in one hand so that it is oriented as it would be when it is installed on the steering
column.
4. Use your other hand to rotate the clockspring rotor clockwise to the end of its travel. Do not apply excessive
torque.
5. From the end of the clockwise travel, rotate the rotor about two and one-half turns counterclockwise, until the
arrows on the clockspring rotor label and the clockspring case are aligned. The uppermost pin on the lower
surface of the clockspring rotor should now be aligned with the oblong pin.
6. The clockspring is now centered. Secure the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case to maintain clockspring
centering until it is reinstalled on the steering column.
RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION 8O - 93