PT Cruiser L4-2.4L (2008)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
CLOCKSPRING CENTERING
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.
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The steering wheel was moved from the half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise) position.
1. Place the wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Open hood.
3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any airbag system or component
service. Failure to do so may result in accidental airbag deployment, serious or fatal injury.
4. Remove the steering wheel See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Wheel/Service and Repair/Removal.
NOTE: Once the driver airbag and steering wheel are removed, the clockspring doesn't have to be removed to center it. The clockspring
rotor moves freely once the steering wheel is removed.
5. Rotate the clockspring rotor in the CLOCKWISE DIRECTION to the end of travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
6. From end of travel rotate counterclockwise more than 180 degrees so the connector and squib wire are at the twelve o'clock position (top). Rotate
counter clockwise two additional full turns. Engage clockspring locking mechanism.
7. Install the steering wheel See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Wheel/Service and Repair/Installation.
8. Install the driver airbag See: Air Bag/Service and Repair/Driver Airbag - Installation.
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable See: Testing and Inspection. Serious or fatal injury may result if the system test is
not performed first.
