Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual page 3017

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ASSEMBLY
1. Using a suitable tool, press the new bearing (7) in up to the stop in the steering column.
2. Slide the intermediate shaft in and press the second bearing in.
Note: Insure that the locking ring locks in position correctly in the groove of the upper steering shaft. Two
locking rings are fitted on vehicles with contact spirals.
3. Push the thrust ring and locking ring (13) together onto the intermediate shaft (9).
4. Slide on the thrust ring (5) and the disk spring (4).
Note: The disk spring must be preloaded fully; preload fully using the lower steering shaft, if necessary.
Note: If the preload is too high, the upper steering shaft can only be turned very unevenly or it sticks. The
ball bearings are pressed into the bearing shells excessively.
Note: If the preload is too low, play is detectable at the steering wheel when the jacket tube is installed.
5. Mount the retaining ring (6) on the intermediate shaft (9) and, using a suitable tool, push on until the disk spring
(4) is fully preloaded.
6. Attach the lower tube (1) to the upper tube by screwing in the countersunk screw to protect the splines.
7. Slide the lower intermediate shaft onto the upper intermediate shaft and install bolt and nut.
8. Use a suitable tool to protect the lower intermediate shaft.
9. Using a press, slide the lower intermediate shaft onto the upper intermediate shaft until the disc spring is fully
preloaded. Check the steering column for ease of movement by turning it at the same time, tighten the nut and
bolt in this position.
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