CLOCKSPRING Centering

Set front wheels in straight-ahead position. Rotate clockspring clockwise until it stops (DO NOT force). Rotate clockspring 2-3/4 turns counterclockwise. Rotate clockspring further, if necessary, to align arrows on clockspring and outer housing. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Centering Clockspring (Typical)

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