Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Testing and Inspection

If the rotating tape within the dock spring is not positioned properly with the steering wheel and the front wheels, the dock spring may fail during use. The following procedure MUST BE USED to center the clock spring if:
- The clock spring is not known to be properly positioned.
- The front wheels were moved.
- The steering wheel was moved from the half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise) position.
1. Remove clock spring. Refer to Electrical, Restraints, Clock Spring, Removal.
2. Rotate the dock spring rotor in the CLOCKWISE DIRECTION to the end of travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
3. From the end of travel, rotate the rotor three full turns in the counter clockwise direction. The horn wire and the squib wire should end up at the bottom. If not, rotate the rotor counter clockwise until the wires are properly orientated, but not more than half turn (180 degrees). Engage clock spring locking mechanism.
4. Install the clock spring. Refer to Electrical, Restraints, Clock Spring, Installation.