Clockspring

Removal

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module.

WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down.

WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the ECS fuses are removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Depower the system. For additional information, See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming\Service and Repair\Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering
2. Remove the driver air bag module.
3. NOTE: Make sure the wheels (1007) are in the straight-ahead position.

Remove the steering wheel (3600).

4. Remove screws and remove the upper and lower steering column shroud (3530).

5. Tape the clockspring (14A664) to prevent disturbing the clockspring alignment.

6. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors.

7. Remove the screws and the clockspring.

1. NOTE: A new clockspring is supplied in a centralized position and held there with a key. Remove the key from the clockspring, holding the rotor in its centralized position.

Do not allow the clockspring rotor to turn.

Vehicles needing clockspring recentering

2. WARNING: Incorrect centralization may result in premature component failure. If in doubt when centralizing the clockspring, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

NOTE: If a clockspring has rotated out of center, follow through with this step.

Centralize the clockspring.

1. CAUTION: Overturning will destroy the clockspring. The internal ribbon wire acts as the stop and can be broken from its internal connection.

While turning the rotor clockwise, carefully feel for the ribbon wire to run out of length, and a slight resistance is felt. Stop turning at this point.

2. Turn the clockspring counterclockwise approximately 2-3/4 turns. This is the center point of the clockspring. Do not allow the rotor to turn from this position.

3. Position the clockspring onto the steering column. Install the screws.

4. Route the clockspring wire harness down the side of the steering column and into the holders.
5. Connect the two clockspring electrical connectors.

6. NOTE: When the tape is removed, do not allow the clockspring to turn. Remove the tape applied during clockspring removal.

7. Reposition the upper and lower steering column shrouds. Install the screws.

8. Install the steering wheel.
9. Install the driver air bag module.
10. Repower the system. For additional information, See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming\Service and Repair\Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering