300M V6-3.5L VIN G (2000)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Adjustments
If the rotating tape within the clockspring is not positioned properly with the steering wheel and the front wheels, the clockspring may fail during use.
The following procedure MUST BE USED to center the clockspring if:
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The clockspring is not known to be properly positioned
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The front wheels were moved with the steering wheel off
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The steering wheel was moved from the half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise) position.
1. Remove steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Removal and Installation procedures.
2. After removal, depress the plastic locking pin to disengage locking mechanism.
3. Keeping locking mechanism disengaged, rotate the clockspring rotor until a yellow dot appears in centering window and black arrow lines up with
drive pin.
4. Reinstall steering wheel upside down with wheels turned 180° clockwise.
5. Do not connect the battery negative cable remote terminal. Refer to Airbag System Check for proper procedure.
