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Centering CLOCKSPRING Assembly

NOTE: If column is allowed to rotate when disconnected from steering gear, or centering spring is pushed down allowing hub to rotate while clockspring is removed, perform following procedure. New coil assemblies are centered and held in position with a plastic tab. Remove tab after coil assembly is installed.
  1. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Hold coil assembly with clear bottom upward to see coil ribbon. While holding coil assembly housing and pressing spring lock, rotate hub in direction of arrow (on bottom of assembly) until it stops. Coil assembly should now be wound up snug against center hub.
  2. Rotate coil assembly hub in opposite direction about 2 1/2 turns. Release spring lock between locking tabs in front of arrow. Coil assembly can now be installed if front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
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