Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

Clockspring









Removal

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

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

Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module Driver Air Bag Module.

2. Remove the steering wheel.

3. If equipped, remove and position aside the steering wheel angle sensor.
- Disconnect the steering wheel angle sensor electrical connector.

- Remove the 2 screws and position aside the steering wheel angle sensor.

4. Remove the clockspring.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

- Remove the 2 screws and clockspring.

Installation

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.

NOTICE: 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.

NOTICE: 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.

1. Install the clockspring.
- Install the clockspring.

- Install the 2 screws.

- Connect the clockspring electrical connector.

2. If equipped, install the steering wheel angle sensor.
- Install the steering wheel angle sensor.

- Install the 2 steering wheel angle sensor screws.

- Connect the steering wheel angle sensor electrical connector.

3. If a new clockspring was installed and the anti-rotation key has not been removed, proceed to Step 7, otherwise proceed to Step 4.

4. 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. Position the clockspring inner rotor in the 12 o'clock position.

6. NOTE: The clockspring inner rotor, wiring and connector must be in the 12 o'clock position after centering.

Rotate the clockspring inner rotor clockwise through 2 revolutions to center the clockspring.

7. Install the steering wheel.

8. If a new clockspring was installed, remove the anti-rotation key.

9. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module Driver Air Bag Module.