Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

CLOCKSPRING







Removal

WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Depower the SRS.
2. Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
3. Remove the driver air bag module.
4. Remove the steering wheel.
5. Disconnect the steering wheel angle sensor electrical connector (if equipped).
6. Remove the 2 screws and position aside the steering wheel angle sensor (if equipped).
7. Remove the 2 clockspring screws and remove the clockspring.

Installation

1. CAUTION: If installing a new clockspring, do not remove the clockspring anti-rotation key until the steering wheel is installed. If the anti-rotation key has been removed before installing the steering wheel, the clockspring must be centered. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

Install the clockspring and the 2 screws.

2. Install the steering wheel angle sensor and the 2 screws (if equipped).
3. Connect the clockspring electrical connector.

4. WARNING: If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

CAUTION:
- To prevent component damage and/or system failure, when reusing a clockspring it must be centered.
- Do not over-rotate the clockspring inner rotor. The internal ribbon wire is connected to the clockspring rotor. The internal ribbon wire acts as a stop and can be broken from its internal connection. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

If a new clockspring was installed and the anti-rotation key has not been removed, proceed to step 6.

If a new clockspring was installed and the anti-rotation key has been removed before the steering wheel is installed or the same clockspring is being installed, rotate the clockspring inner rotor counterclockwise and carefully feel for the ribbon wire to run out of length with slight resistance. Stop rotating the clockspring inner rotor at this point.

5. Starting with the clockspring inner rotor, wiring and connector in the 12 o'clock position, rotate the inner rotor clockwise through 2-1/2 revolutions to center the clockspring.
- The clockspring inner rotor, wiring and connector must be in the 12 o'clock position.

6. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

NOTE: The clockspring inner rotor, wiring and connector must be in the 12 o'clock position to install the steering wheel.

Install the steering wheel.







7. If a new clockspring was installed, remove the anti-rotation key.
8. Install the driver air bag module.
9. Repower the SRS.